Ragnar Lothbrok and His Sons (Song in Old Norse/Old English) | The Skaldic Bard

Here is another song, this time in Old Norse (and a bit of Old English) about the famed Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons. The story is based on the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and the Saga of Ragnar’s Sons. Naturally I couldn’t include everything (the song is already 10 minutes(!)), but I’ve included what I consider the main elements of the story. It’s quite an incredible story which speaks to the desire in mediaeval Scandinavian society to avenge a loved one. Nobody typifies that desire quite like Ragnar’s sons. It’s quite interesting, though, how they go about avenging Ragnar. I won’t spoil it here, you’ll just have to make it through the song. ;-) This was, frankly, absolutely exhausting to make, but I hope someone gets a bit of enjoyment out of the tale of one of Viking Scandinavia’s most famous figures. If you’d like to support the channel, please like, comment, and consider sharing the video. You could also donate at the link below. Many thanks. www.buymeacoffee.com/theskaldicbard Lyrics in the description!

To Love him, or to hate him, you will end up respecting him.

My new life goal; Achieve glory and hail so that the skaldic Bard one day may make a Saga dedictet to myself!

Homework can wait.

Ragnar has entered Valhalla, he must be really happy now.❤

Ragnar and his legend will probably run on till eternity 🦅

Sometimes i can't even tell when it switches to the Old English because you can switch between it and Old Norse so well it's immaculate

After having listened to this many a time, I return to the comments to add to my initial statement that I am mighty impressed by the sheer impact the single, simple word 'England' has as you let your stanzas end with it. There is an air of such dread, an air of War in this single word that stirs me deeply whenever I hear you sing it. God bless you and your family

I am literally on the verge of tears. Literally. This song will be mastered while I sing in the shower. If you had sung this song at a table with Ragnarr Lothbrok and King Ælle, they would have become best friends. I will go play this song blasting from my car radio in the hood, I will go make friends.

The looming dread that follows after every verse. As if death itself has come knocking.

pls gift us with more medieval songs skaldic bard, but like usual. Another epic bard.

Descendant of Gandálf Álfgeirsson of Ránríki/Alfheimr 😎

incredible, makes me want to do incredible things

On of the best feelings while listening to Bard's masterpieces is that I just want instantly increase volume to get filled with all these might, grateness and beauty. Good job as always👍

This song makes me feel stronger, manlier. Thanks

This sounds like some Berserk soundtrack. Very nice job! Please release more latin or religious type songs. We love them!

Yep, this is another instant classic for my playlist Skadic, you are single-handily connecting us with our history and legends! God bless!

I ran into this on accident while searching for Old Norse music. I'm glad I did because this is amazing and I can't stop listening to it.

another banger from Slakdic band!

Now this is epic. (Just finished watching vikings)