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The Vikings, known for their skill in navigation and exploration, were skilled shipbuilders. These vessels, celebrated for their innovative design and endurance on the high seas, bore powerful names that reflected the strength and courage of Norse sailors. (more…)
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Gungnir
Gungnir is a Norse Viking boat name.
Drakkar used by the main characters of the Vikings series, which tells the adventures of the legendary Viking chief Ragnar Lodbrok and his family.
Gungnir is the spear of Odin, the main god of Norse mythology. Its name means “the one that produces a violent tremor or shaking.”
According to mythology, it was forged by the sons of Ivaldi (the dwarves), and was given to Odin by Loki in compensation for the theft of Sif’s hair.
Gungnir had the ability to always hit the target and oaths were sworn on his tip.
Odin rushed onto the battlefield with his spear and golden helmet.
Lagertha
Lagertha is a Norse girl name.
Latinized form of the Old Norse name Hladgerdr.
Name of a Viking warrior woman, first wife of the Norwegian king Ragnar Lodbrok.
Ragnar
Norse form of the Germanic name Raganhar which is composed of the elements “ragin” (advice) and “hari” (army).
Name of an ancient Viking king.
Skogul
Skogul is a Norse Viking boat name.
It is one of the vessels used by the main characters of the Canadian-Irish series Vikings, which follows the exploits of the legendary Viking chief Ragnar Lodbrok and his family.
Eskogul is one of the valkyries that formed the personal guard of the Viking kings and her name means “agitator” or “very tall.”
According to an ancient Viking poem, Hákonarmál, Skogul and Göndul were sent by Odin to choose warriors who would die in battle and join him in Valhalla.
In other writings, the word “skogul” is used as a poetic metaphor to refer to the battle, the shield, the raven or the sword.