Thyra Danebod ordering the foundation of the Dannevirke by Lorenz Frølich (1820–1908)

"According to Saxo Queen Thyra began the construction of the Danevirke earthworks to defend against attacks from the south. Today archaeology has established that the first Danevirke was constructed as early as the 700s, or perhaps even before this. This knowledge was not available in the 19th century and Queen Thyra became one of the great national symbols during the Danish-German wars of the period."

-taken from jelling.natmus.dk link below

Thyra Danebod ordering the foundation of the Dannevirke by Lorenz Frølich (1820–1908).

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thyra_Danebod.gif

 

Source/Quote:

http://jelling.natmus.dk/en/about-jelling/gorm-thyra-and-harald/the-myth-of-queen-thyra/the-kingdoms-brave-defender/