
THE SAGA OF GRETTIR THE STRONG - GRETTIR'S SAGA
By Unknown Author
Written in Icelandic, sometime in the early 14th Century.
CHAPTER I. THE FAMILY AND EARLY WARS OF ONUND THE SON OF OFEIG
CHAPTER II. THE BATTLE OF HAFRSFJORD
CHAPTER III. MEETING OF DEFEATED CHIEFS IN THE WEST AND MARRIAGE OF ONUND
CHAPTER IV. FIGHT WITH VIKINGS VIGBJOD AND VESTMAR
CHAPTER V. VISIT OF ONUND AND THRAND TO EYVIND IN IRELAND
CHAPTER VI. DEATH OF BJORN; DISPUTES OVER HIS PROPERTY IN NORWAY
CHAPTER VII. MURDER OF ONDOTT CROW, AND THE VENGEANCE THEREFOR
A sweeping Icelandic saga brings the rugged world of the 10th‑century North to life, tracing tangled family feuds, daring raids, and the harsh code of honor that governs every settlement. The tale opens with the lineage of Onund, whose battles and marriages set the stage for the rise of a new, larger-than‑life figure. Through vivid scenes of coastline skirmishes and distant voyages, listeners feel the pulse of a society where loyalty and vengeance walk hand in hand.
At the heart of the story stands Grettir, a man of extraordinary strength and restless spirit. From a fierce childhood marked by games and early killings, he soon earns the dreaded label of outlaw, forced to wander the wilds of Iceland while confronting both mortal enemies and eerie, otherworldly forces. His relentless drive, quick wit, and uncanny courage make him a compelling anti‑hero whose exploits reverberate through every valley and sea he traverses.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (386K characters)
Release date
2008-07-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
This work is credited to an unknown or anonymous author, which gives it an extra sense of mystery. Many enduring classics have survived this way, with the writing remembered even when the writer’s name was lost.
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