Ragnar

/ˈræɡnɑr/ noun

Definition

A legendary Viking warrior and king from Norse mythology and Scandinavian sagas, famous for his fearlessness and adventures.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'Ragnarr,' possibly from 'regin' (advice) + 'arr' (warrior), or from 'regin-arr' (powerful warrior). The name appears in the 'Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok.'

Kelly Says

Ragnar Lothbrok is so famous in Norse culture that his sons founded dynasties and conquered England—he may have been a real Viking leader whose exploits got mythologized, or a legendary hero with kernels of historical fact scattered throughout.

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