Ragnar's Daughters: The Women Behind the Viking Legend

While Ragnar Lothbrok's sons dominate the sagas, his daughters play a crucial yet often overlooked role in Viking history. This episode explores the historical and legendary evidence for female figures like Alfhild, Thora Borgarhjört, and Aslaug, and examines the real women who wielded power in the Viking Age. Drawing on the Gesta Danorum, Ragnars saga loðbrókar, and archaeological finds such as the Birka warrior grave Bj 581, we discuss how Viking women could own property, initiate divorce, and even lead in battle. We also touch on the controversial Oseberg ship burial and the debate over whether its occupants were priestesses or queens. Lucas and Luna unravel the threads of myth and reality, shedding light on the lives of women who shaped the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok. #RagnarLothbrok #VikingWomen #Aslaug #ThoraBorgarhjort #Alfhild #BirkaWarrior #Oseberg #GestaDanorum #RagnarsSaga #VikingAge #WomenInHistory #FemaleWarriors #Bj581 #NorseSagas #VikingSociety #Shieldmaidens #FexingoHistory #History #Lindisfarne #GreatHeathenArmy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo