Ragnar's Shaggy Breeches: A Viking King's Nickname

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna untangle the strange nickname of Ragnar Lothbrok: his famous shaggy breeches, or loðbrók. How did a pair of trousers become the defining trait of a legendary Viking king? They trace the name through Old Norse poetry, Saxo Grammaticus's Gesta Danorum, and the medieval histories that mention a 'Ragnar' or 'Reginherus'. The hosts explore the practical and symbolic meanings of the garment — from wolf-fur lining to a possible connection with the legendary hero Sigurðr. They also dive into the sagas' playful explanations, the archaeological evidence for Viking trousers, and the confusing web of sources that make Ragnar's very existence a puzzle. Was the nickname literal, a family name, or a clever pun? Join the conversation as they separate fashion from fact and walk a mile in Ragnar's shoes.

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