Stipe Pleic, also known by his Viking nickname of Ragnar Kavurson, poses in front of a display of the weapons he has created in the western-Bosnian town of Tomislavgrad. Photos: AFP
With his thick grey beard, plaited hair and an arsenal of medieval weapons, Bosnia's "first Viking" relaxes by hurling axes in the attic of his stone cottage.
Over the past five years, Stipe Pleic has undergone a steady transformation from builder to Nordic warrior in homage to the popular television show Vikings.
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