EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 40 MIN
Lagertha the Shield Maiden
from Viking Lives
Lagertha the Shield Maiden appears only briefly in the medieval Viking stories, but she retains a powerful hold on the modern imagination. In this episode, Richard and Kári are joined by Dr. Lisa Bennett, author of Viking Women, to explore the concept of the Norse shield maiden, and to examine the evidence for the existence of these fierce Viking warrior-women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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