Ragnar Lodbrok: Viking Legend, King, and Myth
Ragnar Lodbrok, or “Ragnar Hairy Breeches,” is one of the most legendary figures of the Viking Age. But was he real? Or just a myth, a poetic creation of Norse storytellers? The truth is, we don’t really know. His story comes to us through Icelandic sagas and Norse poetry, which blend history, legend, and metaphor. Whether he was a real Viking warlord, a composite of several historical figures, or purely legendary, his impact on Viking lore is undeniable.
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