Vikings season 3 will showcase a host of new strong female characters.

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Lagertha (Katheryn Winnick) has become an icon for women the world over, and series creator Michael Hirst is planning on expanding the roles of Kattegrate's shieldmaidens - particularly Siggy (Jessalyn Gilsig), Aslaug (Alyssa Sutherland) and Lagertha.

"Those 3 female characters - Siggy and Aslaug and Lagertha - are essential parts of season 3," Hirst teased in a Reddit AMA. "And they are all strong women, in their own way. I think things happen to Aslaug that will probably increase interest in her. There's an unexpected side to her that will be revealed."

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Meanwhile, the Vikings' enemies will also have s few determined women on their side. It looks like Lagertha and Co. will meet their match as Ragnar (Travis Fimmel) moves to raid Paris.

"There are going to be some NEW strong women coming from an unexpected place, which is Paris, as you know (it's no secret) the Vikings are attacking Paris, so we are going to spend some time with the Frank side of defenders," Hirst teased. "And there are a couple of strong female characters who will emerge from that side of the conflict."

Find out more when Vikings returns to the History Channel on Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. ET. Click the video below to see a promo for season 2.

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