By The Gods I Love Her

Lagertha the fierce shield maiden
 

“Her role was to fight alongside the men in a shield wall and her specific role was to plug up the holes in battle when the Vikings were falling. And I play, also, a young mother and a loving wife who has a true partnership and equal relationship with her husband. She’s a very strong woman. She’s definitely modern for her time.”

Katheryn Winnick on playing Lagertha