Lagertha is a legendary Viking shieldmaiden, famed for her fierce warrior spirit, strength, and leadership, often depicted with flowing hair that revealed her womanhood even as she fought like a man in the front ranks alongside Ragnar Lothbrok, becoming a symbol of female power, independence, and resilience, skilled in battle and cunning enough to become a ruler, embodying courage and strategic brilliance.

Key Characteristics
Fierce Warrior: A legendary shieldmaiden (skjaldmö), she fought with exceptional bravery and skill in battle, often leading troops and turning the tide of fights.
Courageous & Independent: Possessed "manly courage" and fought alongside men, defying typical gender roles of the era, inspiring admiration and symbolizing defiance.
Cunning & Strategic: Known for her cleverness, she set traps for Ragnar (a bear and hound) to win his hand and later murdered her husband to rule her own earldom, demonstrating ruthless ambition.
Symbol of Strength: Became an iconic figure of female empowerment, resilience, and leadership, leading her own armies and carving her own legacy.
Ragnar's Wife & Ally: First married to Ragnar Lothbrok, she provided crucial support in battles and later became a powerful ruler in her own right, even aiding Ragnar later in life.

Origin of the Legend: Historical Accounts: Her story comes from the 12th-century Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus, who described her as a skilled warrior from Norway. Inspiration: Her character may blend historical accounts with myths of Amazonian warriors or the Norse goddess Thorgerd.