The Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX) on Ladgerda
The Danish History, > Book Nine.
attestation: Ladgerda fought alongside Ragnar wearing a man's dress and armor, bearing a shield
"was Ladgerda, a skilled amazon, who, though a maiden, had the courage of a man, and fought in front among the bravest with her hair loose over her shoulders."
attestation: Ladgerda bore Ragnar a son Fridleif and two daughters whose names are not recorded
"was Ladgerda, a skilled amazon, who, though a maiden, had the courage of a man, and fought in front among the bravest with her hair loose over her shoulders."
attestation: Ladgerda was one of the warrior-women who fought in the Danish wars, in the tradition of shield-maidens
"was Ladgerda, a skilled amazon, who, though a maiden, had the courage of a man, and fought in front among the bravest with her hair loose over her shoulders."
attestation: Ladgerda later married another husband in Norway after her divorce from Ragnar
"King Herodd, to wife, Ragnar divorced himself from Ladgerda; for he thought ill of her trustworthiness, remembering that she had long ago set the most savage beasts to destroy him."
attestation: Ladgerda later killed her second husband and seized his realm for herself
"King Herodd, to wife, Ragnar divorced himself from Ladgerda; for he thought ill of her trustworthiness, remembering that she had long ago set the most savage beasts to destroy him."
attestation: Ladgerda came to Ragnar's aid with a fleet despite their divorce, proving her continued loyalty
"friendly assistance against these men; and Ladgerda, whose early love still flowed deep and steadfast, hastily sailed off with her husband and her son."
attestation: Ladgerda fought with remarkable valor in the battle, turning the tide in Ragnar's favor
"friendly assistance against these men; and Ladgerda, whose early love still flowed deep and steadfast, hastily sailed off with her husband and her son."