Ragnar Lodbrok

[ rahg-nahr lawth-brohk ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ragnar Lodbrok¹

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

Example Sentences

"Seeing that the blood of Ragnar Lodbrok is in their veins it could not well be otherwise," answered the jarl somewhat grimly.

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We have now to tell that of Ragnar Lodbrok, a hero king of the early days, whose story is full of magical incidents.

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The sagas mention the hero, Ragnar Lodbrok, as his son and successor.

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

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"Well known is the name of Ragnar Lodbrok, my forefather," said the jarl.

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