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Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye
This article is about a son of Ragnar Lothbrok. For other uses, see Sigurd.
Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye (died c. 887), born Sigurd Ragnarsson, was a Norse Viking warrior and king of Denmark.
Biography
Avenging Ragnar
When his father, Ragnar Lothbrok was killed by King Ælla of Northumbria,[1] Sigurd and his brothers Halfdan Ragnarsson, Ivarr the Boneless, Ubba Ragnarsson, and Björn Ironside plotted their revenge.[2]
Legacy
Sigurd and his brothers were mentioned by Halfdan in 876 to Eivor Varinsdottir when he reflected on his lost brothers.[2]
Behind the scenes
Although no connection is made in series, some traditions have Sigurd through different lineages as the great-great-grandfather of Harald Fairhair and the great-grandfather of Harald Bluetooth both who feature prominently in Assassin's Creed media.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Echoes of History: Vikings – Episode 2: Dragon of the Seas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – War in the North