Freydís Eiríksdóttir
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"Vikings: Valhalla": Is there a movie on the way?
With season 3 now over, is there any hope left for fans of the hit TV series?2 years ago — News -
The unresolved fate of Jomsborg fortress: Fact vs. fiction
SPOILER ALERT: In the final season of "Vikings: Valhalla," Freydís and her followers abandon the pagan fortress of Jomsborg, apparently accepting it could never be secure from Christian intrusions. But what do we know about the real Jomsborg, and what ultimately happened to it?2 years ago — History -
Groundbreaking Viking opera now available for viewing
The Viking opera Freydís and Gudrid has been released on Amazon Prime.2 years ago — News -
Vikings: Valhalla season three release date announced
The final season of the sequel to Vikings will be available to watch on Netflix very soon.2 years ago — News -
Innovative Viking opera now set for major film and album release
An operatic adaptation of the struggle between two women first portrayed in the Norse sagas, "Freydís and Gudrid," will be released on July 7 as a film on Amazon Prime and an album on major music platforms. Composer, writer, and director Jeffrey Leiser talks to The Viking Herald about its creation.2 years ago — News -
New musical drama brings the Vinland Sagas to life
Composer, writer, and director Jeffrey Leiser talks to The Viking Herald about his new film, Freydís and Gudrid, an operatic adaption of the struggle between two women first portrayed in the Norse sagas.2 years ago — News -
Five fabulous and fiery Viking women
Both traditional and contemporary depictions of Vikings are often dripping with hypermasculinity. However, we lift the veil (and the misogyny) to reveal some of the most colorful, powerful, and interesting Viking women whose stories continue to inspire us in the modern world.2 years ago — Partner content