There's been a "Viking" invasion around here. The three existing locals were less than impressed!
Allow me to introduce you to King Ragnar Lothbrok, Ragnar for short. Well, it is an awfully big name for a little kitten. (OK, he's not so little …..)
Is that name sounding vaguely familiar? If you watched the Amazon Prime series Vikings, it should do.
Yes, I named my new addition after the central character.
My Ragnar is a 16-week-old ball of mischievous fluff who is half-Maine Coon and half-Siberian by descent.
The historical King Ragnar, who features in Norse legends, was a Viking hero who raided the British Isles circa 790 AD. He is also famous for his sons, who included Ivar the Boneless, Bjorn Ironside and Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye. (My Ragnar won't be having any sons!) King Ragnar was Swedish/Danish by descent.
(credits to the owner- sourced via Google)
The Norse King Ragnar's full name was Ragnar Hairy-Breeches Lothbrok. I drew the line at adding "Hairy Breeches" to the cat's name although he is growing a fine pair!
When Ragnar Hairy Breeches raided Lindisfarne according to the TV show, he took one of the young monks hostage, and took him back to Kattegat as his slave and, in time, his friend. The fictional priest was called Althelstan.
(credits to the owner- sourced via Google)
I suspect in time young Ragnar may also find his Athelstan.
He has already found his friend Floki, although his Floki is a cuddly elephant and not a psychotic Viking boat builder.
(Credits to the owner -sourced via Google)
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