He may not have existed, but Ragnar Lothbrok still managed to become one of the most feared names in Viking legend.

In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods take on Ragnar Lothbrok — the semi-mythical Norse warrior said to have fought dragons, fathered some of the most terrifying Viking sons in history, and helped inspire the great Viking invasions of Britain.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

🛡️ The legend of Ragnar – how one of the most famous Viking figures became a hero of Norse saga and medieval storytelling
🐉 Dragons, hairy trousers and heroic chaos – the bizarre early tales that helped turn Ragnar into myth
⚔️ Ragnar and the Viking raids – the story of his campaigns against England and France, and the brutal reputation that followed
🐍 Death in the snake pit – the legendary ending that helped cement his place in Viking history forever

If you love history podcasts, Viking history, Norse mythology, medieval legends and unbelievable true-ish stories, this episode of Bloomin’ Legends is for you.

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