His body may have even been left in the soil to decompose, or simply have been eaten by the snakes.
Plus, others have pointed out that, since Ragnar was being held captive by the Saxons, it’s unlikely they would have given him the proper ceremonial burial.
Even so, there are definitely enough factors at play for a number of viewers to stay adamant Ragnar survived his tortuous final moments.
Sadly, the series coming to an end last year all but rules out another appearance from Ragnar, though there’s still a chance of a cameo appearance in the upcoming sequel series, Vikings: Valhalla.
Vikings seasons 1-6 are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
source: express.co.uk