Viking halberd Viking halberd The term "halberd" has been used to translate several Old Norse words relating to polearms in the context of Viking Age arms and armour, and in scientific literature about the Viking age. In referring to the Viking Age weapon, the term "halberd" is not to be taken as referring to the classical Swiss halberd of the 15th century, but rather in its literal sense of "axe-on-a-pole", describing a weapon of the more general glaive type. In English translations of sagas, "halberd," "bill," or other terms have been used to translate several different Old Norse words. It is thus
Types of rapist Types of rapist Various researchers have set forth different theories concerning types of rapist. According to Howard Barbaree, a psychologist at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, most rapes are impulsive and opportunistic, and committed by people who may commit other impulsive acts, including impulsive crimes. These rapists tend to show no anger except in response to their victim's resistance, and use little unnecessary force. Then there are rapists who are preoccupied with a fixed sexual fantasy, which they try to act out in the rape, such as a fantasy in which they force a victim to have sex, and they