The Raven Banner: Symbol, Myth, and Viking Identity

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the raven banner, a powerful symbol associated with Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons. They delve into literary and archaeological evidence, from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle's mention of the 'raven standard' at the Battle of Reading in 871 to the Bayeux Tapestry's depiction of a raven banner among Viking forces. The conversation examines the banner's role as a talisman of Odin, its connection to Ragnar's lineage, and theories about its construction and symbolism. They also discuss the controversial 'blood raven' interpretation and the banner's afterlife in modern popular culture, including its use by the TV series Vikings and neopagan groups. The episode questions what the raven banner tells us about Viking beliefs, identity, and the blending of history and legend. #RavenBanner #VikingSymbols #Odin #AngloSaxonChronicle #BattleOfReading #BayeuxTapestry #RagnarLothbrok #GreatHeathenArmy #Hrafnsmerki #VikingAge #NorseMythology #Talisman #Archaeology #LandnMabK #VikingsTV #Neopaganism #History #FexingoHistory #NorseSagas #Lindisfarne Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo