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Thyra (Old Norse: Þyri or Þyre) was the wife of King Gorm the Old of Denmark, and one of the first queens of Denmark widely believed by scholars to be historical rather than legendary.
Oct 11, 2023 · A mysterious queen named Thyra who lived during the Viking era may have been one of the founders of what is now Denmark. Multiple commemorative “runestones” mention her by name, suggesting she...
- Science Writer
Oct 11, 2023 · The late 12th-century historians Sven Aggesen and Saxo Grammaticus credited Queen Thyra with commissioning the Danevirke, a series of fortifications defending Denmark’s southern borders.
- Becky Little
Oct 18, 2023 · Thyra was a member of a prominent Viking royal family during a pivotal time in Danish history. She was married to King Gorm , one of the first kings to reign over a united Denmark.
Oct 21, 2023 · Thyra, Gorm’s wife, is one of the rare women who appear in legends and written accounts from this period. According to some sources, she is celebrated as a wise and resolute queen who initiated the construction of the Danevirke, a fortification designed to defend Denmark against southern intruders.
Oct 5, 2023 · While Gorm is often called Denmark's first king, Imer and her team believe that Thyra likely came from an older, more powerful family in southern Jutland, which leads to new questions about how...
Oct 10, 2023 · Researchers say a new analysis of Denmark’s Jelling Stones suggest a 10th-century woman named Thyra may have been a key political player.
