Hastein (Old Norse: Hásteinn, also recorded as Hastingus, Anstign, Haesten, Hæsten, Hæstenn or Hæsting [1] [2] and alias Alsting [3]) was a Viking chieftain of the late 9th century who made several raiding voyages.

The Viking Chief. The Viking chief, or chieftain, was the leader of a Viking community or tribe. They were responsible for maintaining law and order, organizing raids and military campaigns, and providing protection and leadership to their people.

Dec 18, 2018 · There are many great Viking leaders recorded during the Viking Age but a number of them stand out either for the impact they had on their time or the values their stories embodied. Freydis Eriksdottir, for example, is not a well-known Viking leader but, in one story at least, she epitomizes Viking courage and the warrior ethos.

The Viking Chieftain is the main antagonist of Season 2 of the Adult Swim series Primal. He is a conquering warlord who leads a relatively advanced civilization amongst a prehistoric world and the leader of the Vikings.

Ivar the Boneless (died 873, Dublin [Ireland]) was a Viking chieftain, of Danish origin, whose life story is suffused with legend. He is best known for his exploits on the British Isles, most notably his invasion, in the company of two brothers, of several Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

Ragnar Lodbrok's legendary status as a Viking chieftain and hero exemplifies the warrior aristocracy that defined Viking society during the early medieval period.

Nov 8, 2018 · Rollo (l. c.860-c.930 CE, r. 911-927 CE) was a Viking chieftain who became the founder and first ruler of the region of Normandy.

Halfdan Ragnarsson was a renowned Viking chieftain. He led daring expeditions and established alliances with other Viking leaders. Halfdan governed his territories with a firm but fair hand.

Oct 5, 2023 · Spare a thought for Hastein, a Viking chieftain who was part of an expedition that accidentally attacked the Italian town of Luna (now the commune of Luni), mistaking it for Rome, the Eternal City further south. The 860s appear to be …

May 13, 2024 · Hastein was a prominent late 9th-century Viking chieftain known for his extensive raiding voyages across Europe, demonstrating significant military prowess and strategic acumen. Image: An illustration of Hastein.