stormbornvalkyrie: When Saxo describes Lagertha as “flying round” (circumvolare) to the rear of the enemy, he ascribes to her the power of flight, indicating a kinship with the Valkyries. The tale notably recalls that of Kára, the Valkyrie lover

stormbornvalkyrie: When Saxo describes Lagertha as “flying round” (circumvolare) to the rear of the enemy, he ascribes to her the power of flight, indicating a kinship with the Valkyries. The tale notably recalls that of Kára, the Valkyrie lover

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