Lagertha is the first and former wife of Ragnar Lothbrok and the former Queen of Kattegat. She is the mother of Björn and Gyda. Lagertha was an Earl and a fierce shield-maiden. Lagertha was brought up by her father to be a shield-maiden.

Lagertha, according to legend, was a Viking ruler and shield-maiden from what is now Norway, and the onetime wife of the famous Viking Ragnar Lodbrok. Her tale was recorded by the chronicler Saxo in the 12th century.

Nov 2, 2018 · Lagertha (also spelt Lathgertha or Ladgerda) is a legendary Viking shieldmaiden known from Saxo Grammaticus' early 13th-century CE Gesta Danorum. In this work, written in Latin and concerning Danish history, she is the first wife of …

Jun 3, 2022 · The TV show Vikings portrays the famous Viking Bjorn Ironside as the firstborn child of Ragnar Lothbrok and the shieldmaiden Lagertha. As far as we can tell from history, however, Bjorn was actually Ragnar’s son from Queen Aslaug.

Fans of Sky HISTORY’s Vikings need no introduction to the fierce and wickedly smart heroine Lagertha. Wife of Ragnar , mother of Björn, and leader of shield maidens; the character, portrayed by Katheryn Winnick, is a strong female lead and fan favourite.

Lagertha is the first wife of Ragnar Lothbrok. She is an Earl, a strong shield-maiden and a force to be reckoned with. She has always fought in the shield-wall alongside the men.

Jan 18, 2020 · One of the most beloved characters in Vikings met her fate in season 6: Lagertha, shield-maiden & mother of Bjorn Ironside. But why was she killed?