In this episode we dive into the gritty details of Icelandic law, culture and politics by looking at the tale of Mord the Fiddle from Njal's Saga.
Along the way we talk about marriage in the Viking Age, the definition of a hundred and the importance of moderation and compromise in Icelandic Politics.
The "Recommended Reading" for this week is actually Recommended Listening. I cannot recommend enough the Epic 12-part breakdown of Njal's Saga done by the excellent Saga Thing Podcast. Check out their website or search for Saga Thing Podcast on your podcast player of choice.
For more information and Works Cited for this episode check out our website: http://vikingagepodcast.com/mord-the-fiddle
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8 - The North Way at the Dawn of the Viking Age (Part One)
7 - The Viking Age Begins
The Viking Age Dawns - A Few Announcements
6 - The Iron Age
5 - A Song of Bronze and Politics
4 - Ard Times (Come Again No More)
3 - From Foragers to Farmers
2 - Of Reindeer And (Fisher) Men
1 - Welcome To The Viking Age
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