Server Costs Fundraiser 2024
Illustration
Artist's rendition of Lagertha, 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 Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Viking king said to have lived during the 9th century CE. Brave and skilled, Lagertha is twice responsible for ensuring victory for Ragnar in battle.
License & Copyright
Based on Wikipedia content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished.
Original image by Morris Meredith Williams (1881-1973). Uploaded by Emma Groeneveld, published on 01 November 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: Public Domain. This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.
Related Images
Ragnar Lothbrok & Kráka
Ragnar Lothbrok's Sons & King Ælla's Messengers
Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok
Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha
Temple at Uppsala as Depicted in the Vikings
Norse Clothing as Depicted in the Vikings
Cite This Work
APA Style
(1881-1973), M. M. W. (2018, November 01). Lagertha. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9400/lagertha/
Chicago Style
(1881-1973), Morris Meredith Williams. "Lagertha." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 01, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9400/lagertha/.
MLA Style
(1881-1973), Morris Meredith Williams. "Lagertha." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Nov 2018. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
