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The "treasure" is actually Elena , the daughter of a nobleman, who was betrothed to the Emperor all along. Harald, who has fallen in love with her, is stunned to see her presented as the new Empress . 3. Queen Emma’s Psychological Warfare
In London, Queen Emma uses a wedding gift to psychologically torture . After suspecting him of orchestrating an assassination attempt against her, she gives his new bride, Gytha , a necklace with a ring that belonged to "The Bear," the man who raised Godwin. The "treasure" is actually Elena , the daughter
In the episode, Freydis Eiríksdóttir defeats Olaf by luring his fleet into a trap at . She uses oil-filled jars to turn the water black and then ignites it, burning his entire fleet. In the final duel, Freydis kills Olaf by impaling him through the chest with a spear. Queen Emma’s Psychological Warfare In London, Queen Emma
By ordering Gytha never to take it off, Emma ensures Godwin is constantly reminded that she knows his dark secrets and that his mentor is dead because of his ambition. 4. Historical "Easter Egg" She uses oil-filled jars to turn the water
In reality, Olaf Haraldsson died in 1030 at the Battle of Stiklestad . While he was a ruthless warrior in life, he was canonized as Saint Olaf shortly after his death and became the patron saint of Norway. The show captures this by having Olaf proclaim himself a "martyr" as he dies. 2. Harald and the "Treasure" of Constantinople
Harald and Leif finally reach the outskirts of after a brutal journey. Harald believes he is delivering a valuable medallion as a gift to Emperor Romanos III .
In the season 2 finale of Vikings: Valhalla , titled "," one of the most interesting historical and narrative twists involves Jarl Olaf Haraldsson's death and his real-life legacy. 1. The Fiery Fate of Olaf Haraldsson
