First unearthed in 1900, this 1,000-year-old Viking shield-maiden was apparently cut down in her prime. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

This is the murky legend of Freydís Eiríksdóttir, the Viking shield maiden portrayed on Netflix’s Vikings: Valhalla. Freydís Eiríksdóttir In Norse Legends.

Freydis’s shield-maiden test is absolutely exhilarating and filming it was a profound experience for Vikings: Valhalla star Frida Gustavsson. “Portraying Freydis has been the greatest gift of ...