Why was Erik called "the Red"?
Due to the color of his ship
For his temper
Due to the color of his hair and beard
He often wore red clothes
Answer
The moniker "the Red" attached to Erik was attributed to his striking physical characteristic—the fiery red color of his hair and beard. It was this vibrant trait that distinguished him, making the epithet an enduring part of his identity throughout history.
Voyages of Valor: The Erik the Red Quiz
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