Krakumal Sive Epicedium Ragnaris Lodbroci Regis Daniae... is an anonymous Old Norse poem recounting the death of Ragnar Lodbrok. Also known as "Krákumál," the poem is presented as Ragnar's death song as he lies dying in a pit of snakes inflicted upon him by King Ã?lla of Northumbria. It reflects on his life and martial exploits with stoicism.

The poem consists of sixteen stanzas, each ending with the refrain: 'Grimly we fought with swords.' Each stanza recounts battles and raids attributed to Ragnar. The work is a significant example of skaldic verse and provides insight into the Viking ethos and the worldview of a warrior facing death. While its historical accuracy is debated, it remains a vital cultural and literary artifact, offering a glimpse into the legendary sagas surrounding one of the most famous figures of the Viking Age. "Krákumál" remains important for its poetic merit and historical context.

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