The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok

The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (Ragnarr Loðbrók) is an outstanding Old Norse tale, and the foremost medieval source for the legend of the most famous Viking hero.

Dr. Jackson Crawford is Instructor of Nordic Studies and Nordic Program Coordinator at the University of Colorado Boulder (formerly UC Berkeley and UCLA). He is a historical linguist and an experienced teacher of Old Norse, Modern Icelandic, and Norwegian.

[Rex_Stuph]

How the hel did you keep a straight face while recounting the magic Svensk cow with the moo of doom? XD

[jacobandrews]

I bought your book 'The poetic edda', Great book, highly recommend it.

[sergeitalos]

Dr. Crawford. It would be awsome if make a video where you talk about the varangian guard. The Norse warriors who served as the personal bodyguards of byzantine emperors.

[dungeoneering]

Thank you Dr. Crawford, I really enjoyed both your books. You're like the scholarly companion to the tv show providing context and a more grounded view point. As someone who grew up on a ranch in rural Nevada and who also loves Norse tales I can strongly relate to your Cowboy Havamal.

[PalleRasmussen]

Regner is in fact also mentioned in the Frankish Annals. Niels Lund has made an interesting analysis of the foreign policy of Horek (Erik) of Denmark that includes Regner's role.

[ragnarsigurdsson]

Waited so long for this saga... thank you

[jenniferrapier-milne]

I was just looking at these books on Amazon. I will be purchasing them soon. Love your videos. :)

[sandskeletor]

You are awesome man just love your videos

[adamevans]

Mate, you should read Finnegans Wake. What you could fine in there, with what Joyce did and what he drew upon and from, especially with your background in historical linguistics, not to mention the norse influence on Ireland, I think you'd have a ball. Either way, love the channel, Dr. Crawford. Njal's Saga makes much more sense in context. Much appreciated.

[Oathknight]

Love this channel, got both books and can not wait for the prose Edda

[myNamesTakin]

Great story, you should make a video about Erik the red

[MarkCavan]

I can confirm his new book is fantastic. Really good introduction too.

[ianlangsev]

Thank you for everything you do, Dr. Crawford. Have you considered publishing another translated book maybe of the Prose Edda or other sagas like Heimskringla? I'd definitely buy those as well if you ever did!

[anthonyhargis]

Excellent video, Professor. I think I stumbled onto your channel some months back, but didn't book mark it, or subscribed. I've now corrected that oversight and . . . just went on line and purchased both of you books. Looking forward to reading them and seeing more of your videos. Thanks for the lessons!

[Dagsschiller]

I went into this video out of curiosity and now I'm gonna be ordering two new books xD

[koryschulein]

When I hear the translation of Lothbrok, I can't help but think of Shawshank Redemption "What say you fuzzy britches?!"

[Tina]

Thank you, this is an enjoyable video. Tina Warrensdottir.

[goodtimesgamingtm]

“Who is this Ragnar? This Ragnar…Shaggypants?”

[christophermckeever]

Would you ever do an audiobook of any of the books you mentioned at the end? I have untreated adhd and I’d appreciate a passive listening option, or an ebook.

[loganodinson]

if ormr can be used for worm snake and dragon, why not use dragon since he will gain the ormr-i-auga due to slaying a dragon?