| 1. | Norse sagas refer to the participation of the future Varangian Guard.
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| 2. | Scandinavian bodyguards of the Byzantine emperors were known as the Varangian Guard.
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| 3. | The most famous of all Byzantine regiments was the legendary Varangian Guard.
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| 4. | The Ragnvaldr who was the commander of the Varangian Guard in Constantinople.
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| 5. | The Varangian Guard were the elite of the infantry.
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| 6. | Traditionally containing large numbers of Scandinavians, it was known as the Varangian Guard.
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| 7. | The journey takes them across the Varangian Guard.
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| 8. | These were raised by former members of the Varangian Guard, or in their memory.
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| 9. | Many date to the Viking age, and there are many associated with the Varangian Guards.
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| 10. | He then travels to Constantinople where he gains renown as a member of the Varangian Guard.
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