When Saxo describes Lagertha as "flying round" () to the rear of the enemy, he ascribes to her the power of flight, according to Jesch, indicating a kinship with the valkyries [REF].
Davidson deems it possible, as Nora K. Chadwick considered very probable,[REF] that Lagertha is identical with Thorgerd (Þorgerðr Hölgabrúðr), a goddess reflected in several stories.