Who wrote the story of Lagertha in the twelfth century?
The twelfth-century chronicler Saxo Grammaticus wrote the story of Lagertha in his work Gesta Danorum. This text describes a Viking ruler and shield-maiden from what is now Norway.
Questions about Lagertha
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Ragnar Lodbrok kill the bear and hound to win Lagertha's hand?
Ragnar killed the bear with his spear and choked the hound to death while waiting in the Gaular valley to win her hand. They subsequently had a son named Fridleif and two daughters whose names remain unrecorded.
What historical figure might be identical to Lagertha according to modern historians?
Hilda Ellis Davidson deemed it possible that Lagertha is identical with Thorgerd Hölgbúðr who was worshied by Norwegian ruler Haakon Sigurdsson from 937 to 995. Nora K. Chadwick considered this connection very probable based on shared geographical and mythological traits.
In which year did Christen Pram create the historical drama titled Lagertha?
Christen Pram created a historical drama titled Lagertha in 1789 based on Saxo's account. The choreographer Vincenzo Galeotti later used Pram's work for his ballet Lagertha in 1801 which became the first to feature a Nordic theme.
Who played Lagertha as a main character in the 2013 TV series Vikings?
Katheryn Winnick played Lagertha as a main character in the 2013 TV series Vikings. The show portrays her as a shield-maiden and Ragnar's first wife who later rules as a jarl and then as queen in her own right.