In the second part of Saga Thing’s look at The Saga of Bjorn Champion of the Hitardal People, John and Andy discuss the merits of the text, argue over the size and ferocity of the dragon, investigate Thord’s ill-fated encounter with a stranded seal, and share some interesting tidbits from Icelandic law codes about pornographic sculptures and naughty poetry. We also outlaw a rather deserving villain, choose our thingmen, and offer our thoughts on the saga’s overall quality. It’s a full episode with a nice balance of humor, scholarship, and speculation.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Icelandic legal definitions of níð and ýki as they relate to Bjorn’s Saga, follow this link to Alison Finlay’s excellent article on the subject:Monstrous Allegations: An Exchange of ýki in Bjarnar saga Hítdælakappa.
Episode 38f - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 18-21)
Episode 38e - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 14b-17)
Episode 38d - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 10-14a)
Episode 38c - Svarfdaela Saga (The Big Lacuna)
Episode 38b - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 6-10)
Episode 38a - Svarfdaela Saga (chapters 1-6)
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Hwaet a Movie - Episode 2 - The 13th Warrior
Episode 37e - The Saga ofHavard of Isafjord (Judgments)
Episode 37d - The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (chapters 19-24)
Episode 37c - The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (chapters 11-18)
Hwæt a Movie! - Episode 1 - Beowulf (1999)
10th Anniversary of Saga Thing (Part 2) - How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host (with Totalus Rankium)
10th Anniversary of Saga Thing
Episode 37b - The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (chapters 6-11)
Episode 37a - The Saga of Havard of Isafjord (chapters 1-5)
Saga Short 11 - The Tale of Bolli Bollason
Episode 36o - Laxdaela Saga (Judgments)
Episode 36n - Laxdaela Saga (chapters 72-78)
Saga Brief 24 - Slavery in the Viking Age (Live Presentation at the University of Connecticut)
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