Vikings: Valhalla Makes Leif Erikson Almost Unrecognizable From History
Leif Erikson is one of the main protagonists in Vikings: Valhalla, sequel to the original Vikings show — however, he is practically unrecognizable from his historical self. While the show has utilized a slew of historical characters and incorporated them into its condensed retelling of historical events, much in the same way that Vikings did before it, Leif seems to be misplaced as a character in the events being told. While the story so far manages to get a few minor details about Leif’s personality and relationships correct, the in-show version of Leif remains a far cry from the Sagas that tell of his historical exploits.
Vikings was a show that was seemingly renowned for its unique disregard for historical timelines, as well as for its vast creative liberties with historical accuracy. Despite being afforded the opportunity to avoid them this time around, Valhalla has the same historical mistakes as Vikings, at least with regards to the show's disregard for historical authenticity. The shining beacon of an example, in this case, remains Leif Erikson, one of the protagonists of the new show. While most definitely a famed Greenlander with his own Saga, Leif Erikson is famed for reasons that the show fails to fully represent.
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Continuing the themes of conquest, war and political intrigue over the lands of England, much like its predecessor show, Vikings: Valhalla shows Leif as part of an ensemble of characters that's collectively taking part in the show's endeavors. While this is undoubtedly to create a tight, cohesive plot for the show, it comes at the cost of characters such as Leif being not only dislocated from their historically accurate
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