Myths and Legends

13A-Ragnar Lodbrok: The Beggar King

Oct 21, 2015
Explore the tale of Ragnar Lodbrok, a legendary Viking king with a series of Viking battles, murder, betrayal, heartbreak, and a dragon fight. Discover the dangers of a long-fingered creature that tickles you to death in the woods. Learn about the background of the Viking age and the relationships between characters. Delve into the treacherous plot to steal from an old traveler seeking shelter. Witness the triumph and love between Ragnar and La Gritha. Uncover the tragic death of Ragnar's second wife, his encounter with an uncommonly ugly woman, and the folklore creature, the Shirale, who teaches magic and protects crops.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Viking Age: An Introduction
01:32 • 5min
3
A Desperate Encounter
06:48 • 6min
4
Ragnar and La Gritha's Victory
12:42 • 17min
5
Ragnar's Second Wife and Meeting an Uncommonly Ugly Woman
30:02 • 2min
6
The Shirale: A Shapeshifting Creature from Turkic Folklore
32:28 • 3min