Scientists have been wondering for many years why Ivar the Boneless, one of the most ferocious sons of Ragnar Lothbrok, received his uncharacteristic nickname for the Vikings. There is still no consensus of opinion. It is possible that the nickname could reflect the physical condition of Ivar, that is, it could be of a medical nature.  Today it would be diagnosed as osteogenesis.

The career of Ivar Beskostny was, apparently, short, but bright. He appeared on the “proscenium” in 865 – together with the brothers Halfdan and Ubbi, he headed the so-called. the “great pagan army” invading Anglo-Saxon Britain. That is, probably by the middle of the 860s. Ivar has already developed as a formidable warrior. He sailed to England to avenge the father of Ragnar Lothbrok, who was put to a painful execution by the King of Northumbria Ella – thrown into a pit with snakes.

On November 1, 866, the day of All Saints, the newly invading Vikings gave the first battle to the Anglo-Saxons – near York. The battle ended in victory for the Scandinavians, who captured the city. The next year, the brothers managed to carry out their plans: Ella was captured and, in turn, tortured – according to legend, he was cut out on the back of a “bloody eagle”.

After that, the Vikings gave the Anglo-Saxons several more large and not so battles, which ended mainly in favor of the Scandinavians. It is difficult to say in which battles Ivar took part. Most likely, he “had a hand” in the death of the last king of independent East Anglia Edmund in 869. Soon the name of Ivar ceases to be mentioned in the chronicles, although the Viking detachments of this wave have been surfing the British expanses for many years.

It is known that Ivar was famous for his ferocity, he was known almost as a “berserk”. But many experts believe that the nickname reflects his physical condition. According to one version, those who gave the nickname subtly hinted at the Viking’s impotence (it is known that many nicknames, if not most