Ragnar Lothbrok

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A legendary Scandinavian warlord, possibly a composite figure, who raided French realms, notably sacking Paris in 845. He embodies the archetypal Viking chieftain focused on wealth, fame, and honor in battle, and his death spurred his sons to form the Great Heathen Army.

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Vikings, Ragnar, Berserkers, Valhalla & the Warriors of the Viking Age | Lex Fridman Podcast #495

Vikings, Ragnar, Berserkers, Valhalla & the Warriors of the Viking Age | Lex Fridman Podcast #495

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A legendary Scandinavian warlord, possibly a composite figure, who raided French realms, notably sacking Paris in 845. He embodies the archetypal Viking chieftain focused on wealth, fame, and honor in battle, and his death spurred his sons to form the Great Heathen Army.