Vikings believe that their fate is already decided, and turn to seers to translate the gods' wishes and intentions. Erik Bloodaxe (“Blodyxa”) was the oldest son of Harald (c.860 - c. 940), the first king to claim sovereignty over all Norway, who ruled his country as a fair and powerful king for over 50 years. Erik wonders if he had objected, would it have made a difference. Erik was made blind when he least expected it, and he's convinced Ingrid was to blame, but his co-ruler wants him to think it was the Gods making him … Bloodaxe had a brief reign as King of Norway as well as two short-lived reigns as king of Northumbria. He was one of King Harald Fairhair of Norway’s twenty sons. Around 982, Erik the Red entrusted his setstokkr (large beams with Viking symbols that held mystical value in Nordic pagan religion) to Thorgest, a fellow settler. While Vikings season 7 isn't on the cards, fans can look forward to a return to Kattegat in the upcoming sequel/spinoff series Viking: Valhalla, which will pick up more than 100 years after the events of the original show. Erik is irritated that he’s blind and that she doesn’t share any information. Luckily, someone was ready to pick up some slack, giving the series a new character for fans to worry about: Erik, the ambitious Rus disemboweler with the heart of a king … The two were in a bit of a cat and mouse game after King Harold had left Erik ultimately in charge. Silver penny of Eric Bloodaxe. Erik Bloodaxe, also known as ErikHaraldsson, was a 10th-century Norse king. Erik Thorvaldsson (c. 950 – c. 1003), known as Erik the Red, was a Norse explorer, described in medieval and Icelandic saga sources as having founded the first settlement in Greenland.He most likely earned the epithet "the Red" due to the color of his hair and beard. History Channel's saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons has come to an end with the Vikings season 6 finale - but that's not the end of the story. Seers are mystical soothsayers with supernatural powers who can communicate with the gods andanswer questions about the future and one's fate in life. The royal council and noblemen of Denmark and Norway turned a blind eye to Margaret’s unconventional dealings and agreed to crown then-7-year-old Erik king in 1389, with Margaret continuing as regent. The nobles never intended for Erik to rule — King Albrecht of Mecklenburg still thought he had a chance of securing the throne. Ingrid tells Erik that she has asked a man to go to Denmark to investigate and assassinate the King, who has converted to Christianity. ( CC BY NC SA 4.0 ) After Eric was expelled, the Northumbrians had accepted a new king, an Irish Viking by the name of Olaf Sihtricsson. From Erik the Red, who founded Greenland’s first Norse settlement, to Cnut the Great, who ruled a vast empire in northern Europe, find out about six fascinating figures of the Viking Age. There are differing accounts as to how Erik’s nickname, ‘Bloodaxe’ or 'Bloody-axe', came about. According to Icelandic sagas, he was born in the Jæren district of Rogaland, Norway, as the son of Thorvald Asvaldsson. This time, the Northumbrians decided to appease Eadred, and they expelled Eric. Furious, the English king threatened to destroy Northumbria unless they submitted to his rule. He was the greatest king in Norwegian history, respected as the father of his people and a dominant figure of the Viking … The Seerwas the Oracle of Kattegat. Short-Lived reigns as King of Northumbria expelled Eric gods andanswer questions about the future and one fate! The gods andanswer questions about the future and one 's fate in life if. 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