Traditionally, Ragnar Lodbrok Day is celebrated in the Scandinavian countries on March 28.
Ragnar Lodbrock is known as one of the legendary kings of Denmark and Sweden, who ruled around the 8th or 9th centuries. Despite the fact that he is considered a national hero in his native Scandinavia, Lodbrock's biographies are rather unreliable and sketchy, focused mainly on the sagas of the ancient Vikings.
It is noteworthy that the years of Lodbrok's rule have not been precisely established. Some sources call the period 750-794, others - 860-865 years. The most probable are the years of Lodbrock's reign from 835 until his death in 865, when he showed himself as an influential commander and dictator. It is possible that King Lodbrock was recognized only the last five years of his life.
Ragnar was a pagan who proclaimed himself one of the direct descendants of the god Odin (god Odin). Legends tell us that his favorite military strategy was to raid Christian cities during religious holidays; Lodbrok knew that it was at such a time that all military commanders and soldiers were present at the church service.
By 845, Lodbrock was already an influential ruler and, most likely, a contemporary of the first ruler of Rus, the Vikings of Rurik. The legends left evidence that Lodbrock was always looking for new adventures, constantly feeling uneasy that his pirating sons would someday perform a more notable act, eclipsing the glory of his father.
In 845, Ragnar once again went to sea and headed for the south in search of new lands for conquest. On 120 ships and with an army of five thousand Vikings, Lodbrock moored to the shores of modern France. As a result of this campaign, West France was devastated.
In the same year 845, Lodbroke captured Paris, for the return of which the Viking invader demanded a large ransom.
Traditionally on Ragnar Lodbrock's Day, a toast is given in honor of Ragnar and his Saga is read. Celebrating this day today does not in any way indicate the aggressive spirit of the followers of Asatru. Most likely, in its modern expression this holiday is a glorification of courage and courage.
The history of Ragnar Lodbrok can be seen in the series Vikings.