49 Valhalla Viking Quotes To Set Alight Your Inner Warrior

Although they were very much real, the Vikings, their bloody way of life and rituals always seemed slightly out of this world, to the point where stories sourced from their lives and history have become increasingly popular. Read these 49 quotes from one such story, "Vikings: Valhalla."

The historically inspired drama, 'Vikings: Valhalla" is a spin-off of the "Vikings" series. It is roughly set between 1002 and 1066, incorporating historical figures such as Norman King William the Conqueror, Leif Erikson, Freydis, and more.

While the show draws from many historical truths, the creators took massive creative license when writing and filming the final product. To learn more, read these 49 quotes from the series.

A picture of Harald Sigurdsson with his quote, “Killing a man in chains is easy. Fighting a man takes courage.”| Source: youtube.com/Netflix

King Canute's Quote

“This invasion is to avenge the murder of our people. All Viking people. I draw no distinction between Pagan or Christian.” — King Canute

“Things change. And we must change with them.” — King Canute

"The best way to forget about a great woman is to find another who is superior." — King Canute

"Bring me the Boy King. Bring me England." — King Canute

"It is good to listen to a man who knows his own mind and has the courage to speak it." — King Canute

A picture of King Canute with his quote: “Things change. And we must change with them.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

“A man who asks for nothing is someone I can not trust.” — King Canute

Harald Sigurdsson's Quotes

"Not every Christian is bad. All religions have flaws." — Harald Sigurdsson

“True Vikings always reach for glory. It’s what defines us.” — Harald Sigurdsson

“As a Viking, my goal is revenge. But as a Christian, I employ the virtues my Savior taught me: forgiveness, mercy, and love” — Harald Sigurdsson

A picture of Harald Sigurdsson with his quote, “Miracles, like deals with the devil, come with strings attached.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

“I am Viking first.” — Harald Sigurdsson

“I prefer my fate to be in my own hands.” — Harald Sigurdsson

“Miracles, like deals with the devil, come with strings attached.” — Harald Sigurdsson

“Killing a man in chains is easy. Fighting a man takes courage.” — Harald Sigurdsson

Estrid Haakon's Quote

"My people do not fear death. They know if they fight till their last breath, they will have earned a seat at Odin’s table." —Estrid Haakon

A picture of Harald Sigurdsson with a quote from Estrid Haakon: “All things are possible if our minds are open.” | Source: youtube.com/Netfli

“Do not confuse tolerance with forgiveness.” — Estrid Haakon

"Tell me again what I must do." — Estrid Haakon

“Whatever happens, you must survive. You are The Last.” — Estrid Haakon

A picture from the series “Vikings: Valhalla” with a quote from Estrid Haakon: “Do not confuse tolerance with forgiveness.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

“All things are possible if our minds are open.” — Estrid Haakon

“You are the guardians of Kattegat, keepers of the faith. If we die, so do our Gods. They become memories. You will not fail them if you do not fail yourselves.” — Estrid Haakon

Emma Of Normandy Quotes

“Necessity creates unusual allies.” — Emma of Normandy

"I arrived in this country as a 15-year-old girl, who could not speak the language and was a piece of property. I am now the Queen of an expanding empire, and a wealthy woman in my own right. If you think that I’m incapable of taking care of both, my husband’s interest and my own, you do so at your own peril." — Emma of Normandy

“You married a Norman. We create nightmares.” — Emma of Normandy

A picture of Estrid Haakon with Emma of Normandy’s quote: "Necessity creates unusual allies.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

"In war, it does not matter the size of your enemy’s forces, the strength of his steel, or the valor of his men. All that is required for victory is to know your enemy’s deepest desire." — Emma of Normandy

Freydis Eriksdotter Quotes

“I feel cleansed.” — Freydis Eriksdotter

"The cross that carries the sword was never you. It was my destiny.” — Freydis Eriksdotter

A picture of Freydis Eriksdotter with her quote: “Vikings cannot control their fate. But we can control how we face it.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

"I am on a mission. I can say no more." — Freydis Eriksdotter

"I don’t need your promise. I can deliver justice myself." — Freydis Eriksdotter

“Vikings cannot control their fate. But we can control how we face it.” — Freydis Eriksdotter

Earl Godwin's Quotes

"If so, there will come a day when your fear of failure will be overwhelmed by an instinct to act. To survive. If you listen to it, you will succeed." — Earl Godwin

"Facing doubts or fears is the first step in courage." — Earl Godwin

A picture of Jarl Kårewith Earl Godwin’s quote: “A rotten house can not be repaired. It must be torn down in order to build a better one.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

"When you have lost everything, as I have, you become accustomed to preparing against the worst so as not to ever have it happen again." — Earl Godwin

"Money is an excellent motivator of the truth." — Earl Godwin

“A rotten house can not be repaired. It must be torn down in order to build a better one.” — Earl Godwin

“You are the Queen, Your Highness. Just not England’s Queen.” — Earl Godwin

More 'Vikings: Valhalla' Quotes

“This is what it cost me. Double would have killed me.” — Leif Eriksson

A picture of a character from “Vikings: Valhalla” with Leif Eriksson’s quote: “They bow their heads out of fear, not respect.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

“Never let traitors go unpunished.” — King Sweyn

“The good of the kingdom requires that I acknowledge the existing marriage of Queen Aelfgifu and my son.” — Sweyn Forkbeard

“They bow their heads out of fear, not respect.” — Leif Eriksson

A picture of a character from “Vikings: Valhalla” with King Sweyn’s quote: “Never let traitors go unpunished.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

“I order that all Vikings living on this island be exterminated.” — King Aethelred

“I’m not king material.” — Edmund

“The Christians have cursed us.” —Jarl Gorm

A picture from the series“Vikings: Valhalla” with-Olaf Haraldson’s quote: “May the Lord guide you back to Norway, brother.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

“Leave this place in the name of the one true God, Jesus Christ.” — Priest

“If my people die in this war you have brought to my door, they die with honor, not shame.” — Olaf Haraldson

“I promise to be worthy of Kattegat.” — Audun Hoskuldsson

A picture of Harald Sigurdsson with King Canute’s quote: “A man who asks for nothing is someone I can not trust.” | Source: youtube.com/Netflix

"Vikings: Valhalla" has been nominated for 15 awards and has won two. These accolades were bestowed upon the show by the Critics Choice Super Awards, the Directors Guild of Canada, the Canadian Screen Music Awards, the Irish Film and Television Awards, the Visual Effects Society Awards, and the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Season 3 is coming up in 2024 and will be streaming on Netflix. Read these 30 "The Northman" quotes from the epic thriller for more Viking entertainment.