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The Varangian Guard became a Byzantine institution famed for loyalty to the imperial throne.
“they end up as probably the most famous guard in Byzantine history, the Varangian Guard. Varangian means the men of the oath, the men who've sworn an oath. This is kind of an analog of the Praetorian guard in ancient Rome. They were famously loyal to the throne, but not necessarily to the person sitting on the throne.”
Open the episode · #495 – Vikings, Ragnar, Berserkers, Valhalla & the Warriors of the Viking AgeListen at 1:27:45
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