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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

May 1, 2022 · The most important are The Tale of Ragnar Lodbrok, the Tale of Ragnar’s Sons, and the Heimskringla, which all state that Lothbrok was the son of the legendary king of …

Feb 24, 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 23, 2025 · In his prime, Ragnar Lothbrok was the commander of the Great Heathen Army, a coalition of Scandinavian warriors, although the majority of them were Danish. Aside from the …

Sep 27, 2025 · Uncover the epic story of Ragnar Lothbrok — Viking raider, serpent-slayer, and father of warriors. From his legendary raids on Paris to his death in the snake pit, discover how …