The True story of the Shieldmaiden Lagertha | Vikings

Lagertha is featured in the show Vikings and is portrayed as a warrior with unmatched skill. But how did she actually live according to the sources? In Saxo Grammaticus’ book the Deeds of the Danes, some of her life is outlined.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Chapter 1 Lagertha a skilled Amazon
02:37 Chapter 2 Ragnar falls in love
04:09 Chapter 3 Lagertha saves Ragnar
06:40 Chapter 4 Lagertha in the show compared to her in the sources
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Sources:
THE DANISH HISTORY, BOOKS I-IX by Saxo Grammaticus:
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[@MonumentToSin]

1:20 This is why I love hearing stories about Lagertha and other shield maidens in Norse folklore, whether they were real or not. Nordic women are badass, and the fact that it was considered 'normal' throughout Viking history to fight alongside the men is fascinating. No, female warriors were still not very common back then, but every housewife was expected to take up arms to defend her home and family if need be.

[@NeriahAnslem]

And the man not stray from her or betray or abandon her in dark need

[@millennium677]

thats if she even existed

[@amandamccormick5009]

That's what you heard? I heard that Ragnar allowed it in this one case because of vengeance and the situation. They literally said that in detail. Lagertha was Amazonian....and she was not surrounded by her peers of Amazonian women. It was not normal until he wanted to woo Lagertha

[@tracybenedict1606]

I love Lagertha and her story the most amazing shield maiden. It's awesome that so many people tell her story so she's not forgotten. Skoal

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@Chulpansilu]

She wasn’t the best was aslaugs mother brunhilde

[@millennium677]

and shes pure myth no evidence she ever existed

[@witchysister5787]

But you got to remember they were not her pets she put them there as an obstacle. Probably thinking if he can slay a bear and a hound he can have her. I'm sure if she was close to these animals she wouldn't want to be with him or put them out there to possibly die at the hands of him. It was a test of strength and skill because she would not be with a lesser man being the shield maiden that she was.

[@witchysister5787]

​@@millennium677she did exist she just does not have much on her most of the story's of her have been lost. But this can be said about a lot of the Vikings because there were not actual photos to prove their existence just story's and accounts

[@AMetalMama]

Lagertha is the best character in Vikings. The enduring love story between Lagertha and Ragnor was so riveting. Thanks so much for the real story of Lagertha and Ragnor. What an arduous and amazing life she lived. ❤

[@jared1870]

Thank you for introducing me to another epic person. I can see Lagertha riding into battle with those long locks flowing. I'm glad no one used them to subdue her. She is right up there with all the other ruling/warrior women but never heard of.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for watching Jared! Indeed she had a very interesting life!

[@amandamccormick5009]

Your brain thinks of pulling hair too much. Are you an inadequate man with secret resent against women. Who to says she has nice long hair,,,hope noone pulled it.

[@FranklinNewhart]

In fact, the grandest single Viking grave ever found belonged not to a man, but to two women-one about 75 years of age, the other around 50-who were buried in a funerary longship on the Oseberg farm near Tønsberg, Norway. Their burial was one of history's most exciting Viking-era discoveries. Could one of these women be the Shieldmaiden Lagertha.

[@galgaldr3992]

@drend Putting stuff into a grave doesn't make anyone anything. Much more interesting is that she didn't wear typical cloths for that area but cloths from the eastern steppes.

[@galgaldr3992]

@drend The common idea was that the people could use it in the afterlife. Burying someone with weapons doesn't make them warriors as many believe.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

Complete nonsense.

[@sevalla]

That would be epic!!!

[@EwonneStrand]

​@@galgaldr3992 except they was men? I think of they put down weapons to use in next life did they also think you can handle them quite well.

[@TheFlutecart]

My favorite character in the show Vikings. Her actual History is just as awesome. What a woman.

[@kalihensley-garrison7581]

Beautiful! Thank you for telling her story. 💚

[@Myriel67]

Amazing woman!! She is a warrior Goddess to me!!! I am so proud of my Scandinavian heritage ❤

[@wolfodinson5303]

You should be Proud Very Proud !!!!

[@Prettymisskay]

You and me both

[@collybeans586]

lmfao weirdos

[@nole8923]

I find it interesting that the original Saxons, Jutes, and Angles were originally from areas that were in and around Denmark. So in essence the original saxons who went to Britain in the late 400s and 500s were actually proto Scandinavians. So later in the Viking age the Saxons vs Vikings were actually somewhat removed cousins fighting each other. Vikings initially had the upper hand because the proto Scandinavian Saxons, Jutes, and Angles became less warlike because the land of Britain was fertile and life was better there and they became more sedentary and civilized and there was plenty enough to go around that they didn’t have to raid each other. It is quite interesting when you look at Norway and Denmark today. They are arguably one of the most humane, happy, and civilized people on earth today. They have the best run governments, the highest quality of life, and the least inequality as well as the best standard of living anywhere on earth. They also have the least corrupt governments. And to think back in the 800s they were the most savage and uncivilized people in Europe. Proof that harsh living conditions make a harsh people which I guess explains the Russians today.

[@JaEDLanc]

She didn’t actually exist, it’s just a fable, he said as much at the beginning .

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

Awesome lady! And putting aside past wrongs to still stick by Ragnar, what a goat.

[@historyprofiles]

Definitely! Thank you so much for watching!

[@LuzMaria95]

YESSSS‼️‼️

[@Budismo7917]

I think lagertha and ragnar are like does very rare souls that when you meet and united they are good together

[@lizmacleod8903]

To interpret the term " sheildmaden" amongst the Celts is " targer". The targer women would protect the villages when the young warriors were away. Women were also in Celtic legend the trainers of the young warriors in guerilla warfare in the most hazardous conditions in the mountains on the Isle of Skye Scotland, as legend tells in the story of the great Warrior Cuhullin in Irish folklore

[@petraharlequinpan7925]

Shield maids ! Or in older generations of Germans, Schildmeid. But this term is only used very seldom in our days.

[@petraharlequinpan7925]

Maden translate this into German and you have maggots. 😂

[@Elke-j8m]

Outstanding work History Profiles 👏 Background music is amazing! Your narration is always top. Thank you so much

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching Elke!

[@Elke-j8m]

@@historyprofiles My great pleasure! Thank you! 😊

[@WolfMaiden11]

I remember requesting this sometime back. Thank you so much for posting it! 👍

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for requesting it wolfmaiden! I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@WolfMaiden11]

@@historyprofiles I definitely enjoyed it! 👍 Lagertha was a total badass who did things her way, and very strong willed! I absolutely love how she let no man rule her!

[@jengable4888]

Historical facts regarding the Scandinavian culture is always fascinating. Clearly, these two women were not like the others in their settlement. There should be more shows or videos regarding their culture and way of life !

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@1701EarlGrey]

More like a legend profile - her story is very colorful and as believable as Hippolyta and her Amazons...

[@jvharbin8337]

Ragnar: Hey I strangled your dog to death Lagertha: 😍Let's get married!

[@Sir_Real_One]

Basically, she earned the respect given to her many times over. As a man who would choose the axe over the plow, I have no problem giving her that respect and high regard. She is her deeds!

[@berenicewaters4096]

Amazing video. Thanks for the upload HP.

[@amandajas6287]

Can anyone tell me who did the art at 6:15 of the warrior with the wolves? That's such a good piece! All the art here is!

[@kayladawn]

"I'd rather die on my feet, than live on my knees"

[@FreakishFiend]

"You have it backwards. It is better to live on your feet than to die on your knees." -Survivor's Guilt by Rise Against

[@kayladawn]

@@FreakishFiend no. It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees. Emiliano Zapata - It is better to die on your feet than to... - Brainy Quote Before marching at the janissaries Constantine says to his men,” I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.” READ A BOOK

[@sword-and-shield]

From what is recorded, what she did with the fleet and what she did to take the throne reveals the most of her character...thx for the vid

[@hughdncy]

She is my all time favourite character in Vikings❤

[@ralfhtg1056]

Did you know that there also is a wonderful song about her by swedish Metal band Frantic Amber?

[@lynnmanning2795]

Thank you for your talent finding out about our female warriors of the Viking era.

[@tao.of.history8366]

Thanks, great! TV show Vikings took liberties with relationships and timeline to showcase famous Vikings, and wanted to showcase shield maidens so Laegetha has bigger role.

[@ThorWatson-vikingbeserkerking]

Just come across this upload and reading through some of the comments. Too many people whom don’t know of this put in their 2 cents worth saying Lagertha wasn’t real and shield maidens were fantasy. Lagertha HLADGEROR was a real woman, shield maiden, Viking warrior and married Ragnar Lodbrok. Lagertha had children, a son Fridleif and a daughter N. Ragnarsdottir by my family tree but Gyda and Bjorn were Ragnar and Aslaug’s children along with others.

[@vikingskuld]

Great video thank you. I definitely appreciate it.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching!! I hope you enjoyed it!

[@corvanna4438]

Bjorn was the son of Aslaug in the chronicles.

[@politicallyincorrectpanda]

Because lagertha was not real! This is her only story in all the sagas and it’s a mythological saga!

[@SlipherWarCraft]

It's Bjørn: da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B8rne in Danish, Bjørn: no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B8rnefamilien in Norwegian, Björnar: sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rnar in Swedish, and it means - A Bear in moden days Anglish/English

[@Crodmog83]

This was a really cool video

[@thedevilluis]

Revenge is the purest of human emotions.

[@nunyadambusiness6902]

ONLY revenge is sweeter than blood... Karma has NO expiration date...

[@historyprofiles]

Indeed Luis! Very true! Thank you so much for watching!

[@katrinabaird277]

Not

[@katrinabaird277]

Revenge is absolutely not pure

[@philbarnes6678]

Revenge isn't an emotion.

[@dianesavant2818]

Another great video!!!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Diane! I hope you enjoyed it!

[@sisselhansen3915]

She was very, very brave 💖👍🇧🇻💪 and Ragnar Lodbrock trusted the Brave women, he didnt violate them!! He gave them the chance to Fight and come to Valhalla!

[@sommwine]

Yes, great history indeed. However, I'm pretty sure Valhalla was only open to men who died in battle. No one else could get in - not women, not kids, not men who died by causes other than war. It's one of the reasons Christianity took hold so quickly. Christian afterlife was open to everyone. And poor people had a better chance of getting into heaven than the wealthy warriors who stole loot. Just sharing...!

[@stanleyarmstrong2898]

Somm Wine, women who died in childbirth were in Valhalla. The Sheldmaidens may have been given status as Valkyries, the guides into Valhalla to the fallen men in battles. They were there as a graceful component of the court of Odin the All Father. They gave mead to the fallen. As for carls and peasants, they were honored as warriors, also. Others, who died off of the battlefield, and were pure, were at a golden hall called Gimli. Those evil others were in Niflheim, the realm of the dark goddess Hel.

[@druidriley3163]

@@sommwine *Christian afterlife was open to everyone* Norse afterlife was as well. Valhalla though, was a training camp. Odin was gathering brave warriors to help him fight in Ragnarok. That's what Valhalla was for. I believe Freya also had her own afterlife Folksvangr, a lovely field or meadow where other folks not chosen for Valhalla went but who died noble deaths. Freyja receives the slain heroes of the battlefield quite respectfully as Óðinn does. Her house is called Sessrumnir. Everyone else went to Hel's kingdom.

[@sommwine]

@@druidriley3163 Oh, good to know! I don't know much about this (obviously). A documentary I watched said that Christianity was appealing for that reason. Thanks for the clarification!

[@melissamontoya8190]

This would make an awesome movie would definitely watch it

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@NotPoliticalCorrect]

Well "Historians" doubt she EVEN excisted .... besides that i DO believe she was a REAL historical person !

[@PozoBlue]

The "historians" that doubt she existed are the same ones that use the same source where Ragnar appears to argue it's proof of HIS existence, then argue HER existence is just myth though she is in the same source 🤦🏼‍♀️. Their entire denial is based on "how can women have been warriors, that's just unlikely, probably just added in the stories as 'men's fantasy". So all the men are real, and all the women in the SAME chronicle are myth. That is how stupid their argument is. They deny their existence based on their prejudice, not any evidence, cause all the evidence points to their existence (shield maidens and warrior women appear in all the sagas and religious stories, and archeological findings of women warrior graves, including the biggest 'king boat burial' ever found was of a woman). 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@NotPoliticalCorrect]

@@PozoBlue 100% agree ! Birka, an old Viking town located on an island outside of Stockholm in Sweden dug up in the 1800's where thought to be a male warrior grave but DNA test today show it was a FEMALE warrior grave !;)

[@NotPoliticalCorrect]

Grave*

[@Weeeewriter]

*Lagertha was Magnificent.*

[@dawnhenderson9461]

I love these sagas as I am of Norwegian decent,I often wonder if I am of Viking decent!

[@carrioncrow7687]

Great video on Lagertha. Now we know the true story

[@historyprofiles]

I hope you enjoyed the video!!! yes now you do !

[@theopinionisthighqualityopinio]

There isn't one video of yours that hasn't totally fascinated me. This one included. It's funny because I've never had any interest at all in Scandinavia, though I've been there twice, until Netflix came out with these shows and out of boredom I thought I'd try just one episode of one show. Haha! I was hooked, so learning about the historical characters is great! On a TOTALLY separate note, I have to tell you about the experience I've just had with the Gutenberg link you've provided. Granted, I'm in Italy so one never knows whether that's the problem in itself. On Google, Duck Duck Go, and Samsung Beta, not only did the link not work, either clicked or written out very carefully by me, but on one attempt I actually got a weird notice from the Guardia di Finanza (Federal financial cops, like the IRS in the United States) that had the correctly written internet address and then said that the site had been taken offline for technological fraud and something else that I can't remember. Since I believe that that's total baloney, but I can't get access even by writing the address myself, I wanted to let you know about this. I became determined to gain access because it wasn't granted, so that's the reason why I kept trying so many times. If you do see my comment, is there any way you could leave me the link again, as a reply, so I can try again? Or do you know of another site that might have this information or type of information? I'm very sorry for the long comment and would've obviously preferred to leave a comment on the great video alone, but since I had that experience on three separate browsers (on my phone), I figured I should let you know what happened. It's probably just the typical Italian mess!! Thanks again for the wonderful video!! I love each one you post!! 🙂

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching! Your kind comment means a lot to me! Regarding the link that is very strange, it literally says this on the top of the web page "This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org" The book is called THE DANISH HISTORY, BOOKS I-IX by Saxo Grammaticus so maybe type that in to google and try to find another link? Sorry I couldn't be of more help but that's the only link I have for the source

[@cw4608]

If a man killed my bear and dogs I might respect his prowess, but would hate him deeply. However I am not an ancient Scandinavian Shield Maiden either.

[@murderedcarrot9684]

Scythians mention the Amazon women as well.

[@chandrastar5939]

Vikings is a TV show. It's cool. There's some historical elements and it brings to light to us laymen a small insight into what that era may have been like.

[@Annee1111]

Very violent, however I guess that’s the nature of the Vikings

[@HopeOfJoe]

I did indeed enjoy the video and the time period 👍🏻

[@littlemouse7066]

her being a woman the sources would never say much about her since they concentrated on the men. If you visit St Paul Cathedral in London for instance you can see that Elisabeth I tomb is in a small corner of the church almost out of sight while the kings tombs are central and in evidence and she was one of the greatest monarchs England has ever had and that was many centuries after the so called viking age.

[@scottdecker5455]

Theres no doubt that they existed and regardless they all are legendary

[@anathema2325]

I'd be so mad if someone killed my pets, true love or not

[@historyprofiles]

So would I!! Thank you for watching!!

[@littlemouse7066]

I was thinking the same. but at the time probably she hadn't much choice even if she was brave and could fight and he was a powerful man.

[@druidriley3163]

Who said they were her pets?

[@danieldiaconu8094]

Yes Ana ,but you are not an animal without education and a psychopats. You have to understand this is how psychos Court each other😂

[@zacktube100]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Agapy8888]

Really enjoyed this epic Amazon. She was a beauty with her locks flowing from her helmet. An eye stopper. Impressed with her dedication to her ex. A rare quality. So he fell in love with another using the excuse that she once tried to terminate his life. A lame excuse. Another great gift prior to Christmas. Thanks Ollie. Pssst can you please lower the music just a tiny bit? Cheers. ❤️🥰🕊😘

[@historyprofiles]

I hope you enjoyed the video Agapy! Indeed she was a rare woman ! Yes I will bear that in mind!

[@donnabritt747]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful Story!

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@Ueudar]

Thank you

[@katrinabaird277]

Anger is the purest not revenge because revenge is planned and anger just happens

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@franciscorodriguez-sd9mq]

Excellent very very redacted and detailed ❤it

[@SlipherWarCraft]

About the children of the shield - Scylding/Skjǫldung/Skjoldungerne in Danish: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scylding - Skjöldr: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skj%C3%B6ldr - Do you know that they never called themself for "Vikings" and when you write in runes you do it from the right to the left?

[@USNBM3]

TY!

[@blueskyler24]

"Courage of a man" LMAO. Anyway, she was badass. Definitely sharing.

[@soma4u289]

Hmm, not quite convinced if this' Legend' was how it is narrated but would make a good sequel to Zena the Warrior Woman and Feminists & co would love it today.

[@janeaparis]

Pretty amazing. She had such respect from all of them, and that is so admirable. A strong woman.

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@LuzMaria95]

Lagertha’s the best. Tough af. 💪🏽💯

[@scarlettestanley3391]

That was a good one!

[@historyprofiles]

I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@paulwhat322]

But this is just a book based on legends and stories. I wonder if there's any actual historical truth to it?

[@davidbenner2289]

Smokin' hot and super intelligent? My kind of woman! Exactly like my recently deceased wife (traces back to Rollo. Our sons look exactly like viking warriors. They did go off to combat as U. S. Marines). I should look for a wife like her. Tough? Me? You can't find tougher unless you look to my sons. Alas, I'm now older, 70, only thirty or 40 years left to give. Sic Semper Tyrannis

[@alfie8708]

Another quality vid

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching Alfie! I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@jenniferrobbinsmullin3417]

"Receive an incurable wound" this is the garbage you get when AI writes your text.

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@SarahGreen523]

Some would be suitor kills my pet bear and my pet dog trying to get a date with me. He dies.

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@jeremywales8]

I’m sure she was truly loved, & revered. ☺️💕🤙🏻✨

[@SSFandGoatGrazing]

Thank you! Thank you! It was so nice to hear the real history behind this amazing woman. I think it important to know that women in battle was so very Rare. Today's woke feminist nonsense with Hollywood want people to believe women were equal to men in war and battles. No women and children were protected and honored.

[@LKre-vi5oq]

Actually, they weren't. Reality was a whole lot grimmer.

[@stormysmurf]

I would ride for Lagertha.......

[@katiejess2955]

Oh my God I love old viking history ""WHAT A WOMAN"" love this story i have seen vikings the series absolutely brilliant, to those who haven't watched it yet ; WATCH brilliant.

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@katiejess2955]

@@mikegorski2085 hello Mike , I love viking history , how They lived and traveled the world, such a strong force at there time in history, 👍❤

[@mikegorski2085]

@@katiejess2955 Me too my dear friend ,I don't we've met each other but I would love to get more acquainted with each other and I think it will be wonderful...I had an splendid holidays except celebrating it with my lovely kids due to the nature of my job ..How long have you been following this page ??.

[@misaghkhosravi4541]

Lagretha you g, we need you

[@jaredlamb9824]

My 39th great grandmother

[@michaelford2517]

That drawing of her they show looks like Jennifer Connelly.

[@robcoghan5204]

Nice story but only a story

[@sloth_e]

She's a myth. A very cool myth but most definitely not a real person. Most of ragnar is myth mixed with a couple of different rangnars from both history and myth. I think its very important that videos like this explain this and not lead people to believe they are true historical characters. Maybe 20% of the Vikings tv series is historical truth st most. The other 80% is pure fantasy. All really cool fun but not real. Even from reading the comments here, people believe these people to be real life people from history.

[@christinehunt9784]

Where do you get your sources & facts from?

[@sloth_e]

@Christine Hunt odd. I've replied to this but it's disappeared. Saxo Grammaticus's records of old oral stories and myth is the only real source. She's a mention in his mythos of Ragnar lothbrok. Sagas etc, whilst they contain "some" historical information are mostly fantasy filled with magic and dragons and impossible feats and so on. There's many scholarly writing's and interpretations on what is contained in these stories and it's best that people read on these than rely on KZbin videos as much as the comment sections. 👍

[@paulpowell4871]

Our culture admired women and allowed them to be equals.

[@GJ-py4xy]

I wonder if they will get the Riva star Wars actress to play her in the film.

[@Chris_Garman]

Imagine critiquing a fictional tv show for it's lack of historical accuracy.

[@nixeradicatus]

I need to read this source. The "Amazons" were Scythian women who were allowed to be warriors and could shoot a bow backward on horseback. The way the narrator calls them "barbarians" could be a clue that either Lagertha was of a Scythian lineage or else strongly resembled a Scythian.

[@soulfulgardener]

Allowed to be warriors? More like chose to be, and no one dared question it. Ancient societies were much more matriarchal that an our current culture, unfortunately we lost that over time

[@nixeradicatus]

@Empath Leaders Both are true. I choose to be a unmarried solo hiker. I'm also allowed to be that. At least for now. Knock on wood. We'll see how politics play out in the next few years. LOL

[@bigboulder]

The Gesta Danorum or as its also called Historia Danica isnt really a source that can be trusted word by word. Saxo Grammaticus writes about times and people more than ages ago and mixed it with myths and belives of the time. Lagertha is as real as Odysseus, amazons valkyries or unicorns.

[@PozoBlue]

So ragnar is real and lagaertha is not, though both come from the same source? Sure sure.

[@bigboulder]

@@PozoBlue No Ragnar is mentioned in different other sources. In the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for example or In frankish sources he is mentioned by name as "Reginheri". Lagertha is not as far as i know.

[@EnforcementDronEd209]

She was the true Wonder Woman!

[@tinasun5066]

Lagertha

[@thordisfynehair9442]

If I had a daughter I would name her Lagertha. Too old for that now. 😕

[@arthurfleck1554]

Brunhildr, Brunhilder, Brunhilde.

[@daeMaen123]

This can be found among many northern peoples such as Picts, Celts, Germanic. The role of women was diametrically opposed to that of women from Oriental cultures. Our women didn't know the concept of emancipation, they just were.💪 ... and nowadays these cultures are called backward. Find the error.🙄 We should take a closer look at out old cultures. They lived in harmony with nature.

[@Perofgloves]

Bjorn is the son of asalaug and regnar if u going according to actuall sources

[@historyprofiles]

Indeed he is

[@politicallyincorrectpanda]

Lagertha was only ever a mythological saga! There’s no proof she was real! This is her only story out of all the sagas lol and she never knew Ragnar their sagas are 100’s of years apart! And Ragnar has 6 different sagas all with with different wives and children so none of those are considered true either! Because theirs 100’s of Ragnars throughout the years! Edit: it’s been proven many times shield maiden where not common! Viking didn’t like women in battle for many reasons… women would only go along to help the injured or for morale!

[@soulfulgardener]

Yeh, good job continuing to uphold patriarchy. Ancient cultures actually venerated women, as the bringers of life and as equals.

[@skytte71]

2:14 "Lagertha, who although was a maiden, had the courage of a man". 😮 Ohoh, watch out, You really didn't say that, did you... 😊 Excuse me, but i find, that particular phrase, at best to be an unlucky misleading/misunderstood figure of speech, in regards to male/female attribute differences, when speaking (making comparisons) about something, as the value or virtue of the word courage. (And at worst, a derogatory male chauvinistic statement). Because in what way, does courage separates men and women? The question is rhetorical, because the answer is, that it doesn´t! Courage comes in many forms and are expressed in many ways. So i think, that a more suitable/"appropriate" phrase would be something like this: "Lagertha, who although was a maiden, had the experienced combat prowess of a man". Please bear in mind, that i am not being serious about this, and i don´t find it to be offensive or anything. However i thought/felt, it was an unlucky statement which held an incorrect premise about the word courage. Side note. Have you ever heard of the courageous piglet? It sounds like a contradiction, right?! Because everybody knows that Piglet is just an anxious little animal who easily gets scared. However, Piglet is also a very loyal friend. So whenever some of his friends gets in some kind of danger. Piglet somehow finds the courage to help his friends, despite his fear. Which has something to do with, that if you have your heart with you, in your endeavours, you somehow muster the necessary strength to overcome you fear. Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. I learned this from a book by Benjamin Hoff. The book is called: "The Te of Piglet". He also wrote: The Tao of Pooh. Here´s an interesting quote by Brené Brown: “Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart." Over time, this definition has changed, and today, we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. But in my opinion, this definition fails to recognize the inner strength and level of commitment required for us to actually speak honestly and openly about who we are and about our experiences -- good and bad. Speaking from our hearts is what I think of as "ordinary courage.”

[@alandaniel1082]

Vikings is a brilliant tv series right up there with Game of Thrones.

[@davidbenner2289]

Murder her husband? Sounds like foreplay to me.

[@martinspalding374]

myth isn't history

[@andrewhart6377]

Was it the same Ragnar that the English got hold of and threw into a snake pit ?

[@BennyDogwasp]

Yes.

[@kay-ky7sq]

The most famous viking grave discovery is a woman that mothered children. As far as we know the most famous viking ever discovered EVER was a woman. Not a shield maiden

[@thebunnisher109]

Ragnar divorced her because she tested him before they got married? I call BS

[@soulfulgardener]

Nah, she divorced him because of his wandering eye and you know what

[@nohelymelenciano]

Very fucking cool

[@captaincodpiece3263]

There must have been countless warrior women their names lost to time as DNA evidence from the early Viking period attests. There were many cultures in which women warriors were prevalent. It was thought Greek tales of the Amazons were legends however recently several graves of Scythian women warriors have been uncovered. Indeed, in 1988 a 2,600 year old Scythian burial with battle axe, bow and arrows was found in Tuva and assumed to be that of a man but recently DNA evidence revealed she was a 13 year old girl, which chimes with Greek accounts Scythian girls began training in hunting and warfare at that age. In the 1960s two graves were unearthed in a Roman cemetery in Cumbria, England, and assumed to be of men until recent DNA tests showed both were female, as the Romans didn’t employ women soldiers it’s thought they were from an auxiliary attachment raised among the barbarians. In 1542 the conquistador Francisco de Orelana mounted a military exploration of a river in Brazil. His force fought many battles with women warriors causing him to write it was a river of Amazons, and the name stuck. It’s recorded that Native American women warriors fought at the Battle of the Little Big Horn destroying general Custer’s 7th cavalry , we have the name of one, pretty nose, an acclaimed warrior, elsewhere in the battle women fought and destroyed a section of Custer’s army, it’s been suggested they were motivated by revenge for the Wounded Knee massacre of Native American women and children. Even the Mongols had revered women warriors who could defeat men in wrestling contests. Women warriors in history are actually commonplace depending on the society, it only seems unusual today looking back with modern ideas

[@hughdncy]

It's good to learn that Ragnar was some sort of feminist❤

[@AppalachianAnnie]

👍

[@bullfidde]

Exactly where did you find the source of this?

[@historyprofiles]

In description

[@anamariecameron7874]

Viking women new how to fight

[@mikegorski2085]

I'm sure she was truly loved , & revered.💕💕😘❣️I hope you enjoyed the holidays ?!!?????.

[@lisajeanbandoli9808]

Women should come together and fight today. I am appalled at how we have been treated as secondary humans throughout history. Adam made Eve bite the apple 🍎 God kicked Adam ONLY out of Eden for treating his gift poorly. Eve chose to leave with that coward. We are all truly blessed as children of God, equal heirs to his kingdom. Women are not disposable trash 🗑️ I raise my Viking battle axe 🪓 named Valhalla and I declare war against oppression, human trafficking and sexual violence against women and children. Skol from Minneapolis, Minnesota. 🇺🇸

[@lisajeanbandoli9808]

I spit on violence against men also. They can be victims too.😢

[@CosmicAli_TheObserver]

That thumbnail edit on her eyes looks like her Instagram photo!🤣😂🤣

[@samwill7259]

All these cultures with stories of strong, powerful women showing that they can match blades and wits with the best of the menfolk Not ONE of them actually carried that thought to its logical conclusion of "hey, maybe women are equal and stuff"

[@arthurfleck1554]

An exception does not make the rule!

[@samwill7259]

@@arthurfleck1554 Women being smart, brave and capable is not an exception nor has it ever been

[@arthurfleck1554]

@@samwill7259 Name real historical verifiable women who took up arms in defence of their people? I can name only one, Baudica!

[@samwill7259]

@@arthurfleck1554 Joan of Arc? Seriously THAT was your big gotcha? "Women aren't equal human beings because you can't name ONE other woman that ever did anything brave!" FUCK outta here with that sexist noise.

[@arthurfleck1554]

@@samwill7259 Jeanne d'Arc, never took up arms, she inspired REAL men to fight for a cause she believed in! Read some history woman, and now of to the kitchen with you!

[@lanavoreskova1022]

Calling something - "The True story of the Shieldmaiden Lagertha" is akin to calling something "The True Story" of a Banshee or a Valkarie. Sheildmaidens were fictional charachters from Norse mythology. They were not real people. They did not exist.

[@killjoy.beauty]

😂😂😂 OK

[@brucenatelee]

Changing so much of the true story is why I never watched the show. I know television can do better using entertainment to actually teach history and mythology, but never does.