Hvitserk

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Hvitsärk (Whiteshirt) was one of the legendary sons of the 9th century Norse king Ragnar Lodbrok and his wife Kraka, attested to by the Saga of Ragnar and his Sons. Since he is not mentioned in any source that mentions Halfdan Ragnarsson, some scholars have suggested that they are the same individual.

After having avenged his father together with his brothers, he went pillaging in Gardariki. He was, however, opposed by such a large foe, that he could not win. When asked about how he wished to die, he decided to be burnt alive.

This article contains content from the Owl Edition of Nordisk familjebok, a Swedish encyclopedia published between 1904–1926 now in public domain.