Ragnar Lodbrok

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[rahg-nahr lawth-brohk] / ˈrɑg nɑr ˈlɔð broʊk /

noun

Scandinavian Legend.

1. a possibly historical Danish king of the 9th century, the subject of an Old Icelandic saga and of accounts in the Danish history by Saxo Grammaticus: also associated with the story of Sigurd and the Volsungs.

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Etymology

Origin of Ragnar Lodbrok

Lodbrok < Old Norse Lothbrōk, equivalent to loth ( in ) hairy, shaggy + brōk breeches

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Ragnar Lodbrok

That story followed the rise of Viking Ragnar Lodbrok from farmer to king, fictionalizing the exploits of a real figure from history.

From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2022

It is natural that the Song of Ragnar Lodbrok should be appreciated by modern authors.

From Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature by Ker, W. P.

This is the magic Raven that was wrought with wizardry and spells by the daughters of Ragnar Lodbrok.

From King Alfred's Viking A Story of the First English Fleet by Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)

He was the son of a fierce pagan of Norway, Hardegon, who was of royal blood, being a grandson of the half-fabulous Ragnar Lodbrok.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. by Morris, Charles

Thus died Ragnar Lodbrok, in the den of serpents; and while the snakes hissing, gnawed their way into his heart, he sung his victories, and concluded with the words— Gone are the hours of existence!

From Strife and Peace by Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham)