Ragnar Lodbrok

Vikings

Ragnar Lothbrok appears in the television series Vikings as the main protagonist of the four first seasons show. Ragnar is portrayed by the actor Travis Fimmel and appears in all episodes of the show up until season 4 episode 15. Ragnar is the former king of Sweden/Norway and former Jarl of Kattegat. Ragnar is portrayed as a brutal and skillful warrior and a brilliant tactician. Ragnar, even when wounded was able to defeat the earlier Jarl of Kattegat in single combat.

Ragnar is the father of notable Vikings such as; Bjorn Ironside, Ubbe, Hvitserk, Sigurd and Ivar the Boneless.

Physical Appearance

In the earlier seasons of the show, Ragnar is seen to have a long ponytail with shaved sides. His eyes often varies color between bright blue and light green. Ragnar is also sporting a long beard, something that seems to be a common thing among the Vikings in the show. Ragnar is a fairly tall man, although compared to many of the other Vikings, he may seem fairly short. Although he may be shorter than most of the other Vikings, he has a very wide, muscular build, which does him great in combat situations.

Ragnar is heavily tattooed with sigils and Vikings runes.

Quotes

"It gladdens me to know that Odin prepares for a feast! Soon I shall be drinking ale from curved horns. This hero that comes into Valhalla does not lament his death. I shall not enter Odin’s hall with fear. There, I shall wait for my sons to join me. And when they do, I will bask in their tales of triumph. The Aesir will welcome me. My death comes without apology. And I welcome the Valkyries to summon me home!" - Season 4, episode 15 (All his angels)

"I would worry less about the gods and more about the fury of a patient man." - Season 3, episode 8 (To the gates)

"Power is only given to those who are prepared to lower themselves to pick it up." - Season 3, episode 1 (Mercenary)