He is known from Old Norse poetry of the Viking Age, Icelandic sagas, and near-contemporary chronicles. According to traditional literature, Ragnar distinguished himself by conducting many raids …

Dec 10, 2025 · Ragnar Lothbrok, 9th-century Viking whose historical existence is difficult to distinguish from legend in medieval European literature. He is said to have been the father of Viking leaders …

Aug 31, 2018 · The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok shows Ragnar as the ancestor of an Icelandic family and depicts independent rulers of various kingdoms interacting with each other, as well as, fitting with the …

Dec 6, 2022 · Arguably the most famous Viking warrior was the semi-legendary sea king, Ragnar Lothbrok (Ragnarr Loðbrók in Old Norse), who supposedly led raids along England ’s coast.

Scourge of England and France, father of the Great Heathen Army and lover to the mythical queen Aslaug, the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok has enchanted story tellers and historians for almost a …

Oct 9, 2024 · Ragnar Lothbrok, or Lodbrok, is a legendary Norse hero and warrior, believed to be a composite of several real-life historical figures and a figure of Norse sagas.

Sep 22, 2025 · Ragnar Lothbrok stands as one of history’s most captivating figures—a Viking warrior whose story blurs the line between historical fact and legendary myth.

Dec 1, 2023 · In this article, The Viking Herald examines the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok through the sagas that helped spread his name throughout Europe and beyond, an array of different chronicles, …

Mar 20, 2025 · Ragnar Lothbrok is one of the most famous Viking figures in history, a name that evokes images of fierce battles, epic raids, and legendary sagas. But who was he really? Was Ragnar a real …

He is known from Old Norse poetry of the Viking Age, Icelandic sagas, and near-contemporary chronicles. According to traditional literature, Ragnar distinguished himself by conducting many raids …