Ragnar Lothbrok and the Legendary Shieldmaidens

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the historical and legendary evidence for shieldmaidens in Viking society, examining how figures like Lagertha from the sagas may reflect real warrior women. They discuss archaeological findings such as the Birka warrior grave Bj 581, which sparked debate when DNA analysis revealed the remains were female. The conversation also covers medieval texts like the Gesta Danorum and the Byzantine historian Leo the Deacon's account of women fighting in battle. They consider the limitations of textual evidence, the role of women in Norse society, and how modern interpretations have shaped our view of Viking women warriors. Specific terms include Víkingabók, brynja, and valkyrja. #Shieldmaidens #Lagertha #Birka #Bj581 #VikingWomen #GestaDanorum #LeoTheDeacon #Valkyrie #NorseSociety #VikingAge #Archaeology #DNAAnalysis #MedievalHistory #HistoricalDebate #WomenWarriors #VikingHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo