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Jedna z nejznámějších islandských ság vypráví příběh obrovského muže, vyhnance a psance jménem Grettir, který žil na malém ostrůvku nedaleko severních břehů Islandu. Když se chtěl ohřát, přeplaval asi sedmikilometrovou vzdálenost a ponořil se do tamních termálních jezírek. Na místě obklopeném z jedné strany horami a z druhé mořem se teď nacházejí malé rodinné přírodní lázně, které nesou jméno po tomto obrovi – Grettislaug.

Jedna z nejznámějších islandských ság vypráví příběh obrovského muže, vyhnance a psance jménem Grettir, který žil na malém ostrůvku nedaleko severních břehů Islandu. Když se chtěl ohřát, přeplaval asi sedmikilometrovou vzdálenost a ponořil se do tamních termálních jezírek. Na místě obklopeném z jedné strany horami a z druhé mořem se teď nacházejí malé rodinné přírodní lázně, které nesou jméno po tomto obrovi – Grettislaug.Všechny díly podcastu Zápisník zahraničních zpravodajů můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

In the North on Drangey Island is where this tale takes place. It's said that a man went to hunt birds and collect eggs on the island. As soon as he stepped foot on the island, he dropped died. Guðmundur "The Good" Vs The Devil on Drangey Island Word got around about the sudden death of this man and people felt that the reason for the death was an evil spirit or a devil. Guðmundur "The Good", who was known as an individual that dealt with these types of spirits, went to try and sanctify the island a few times. In doing so, one time he met with the Devil.According to the legend, the devil said, even evil needs a place to reside. Guðmundur gave it some thought after hearing this from the devil and decided to set aside a cliff area where the evil spirit/devil lives. It is a place where people are not allowed to hunt or collect eggs. In essence, it is a protected area.This specific cliff is called Pagan Cliff. Since no one is 100% sure that an evil spirit doesn't reside there and will kill you, people have decided to just leave it be. So, if you ever plan to go to this island keep that in mind. Random Fact of the Episode You can take tours to this island. Don't worry, your guide knows not to take you to the off limits cliff. Also, Drangey island is an important place in Grettir's saga, a folklore story I will be sharing at another time. See More of North Iceland Along with Drangey island, there are so many amazing places to see in North Iceland. The Diamon Circle route is one that is popular but I've had the opportunity to visit so many awesome natural wonders. If you want to add the north to your list of places to visit, I recommend grabbing My Iceland Map. It has over 260 different places around Iceland that I enjoy, including accommodations, museums, hot springs to bathe in, natural attractions, and more.Whether you just grab the map or full access, which comes with pre-made itineraries, you will have loads of recommendations for things to do in the north around the country. You can find the link to my map here or under the “Trip Planning Help” tab at the top of the page. Icelandic Word of the Episode The word Drangey has an interesting meaning. First it is two words together. Drangur and ey.Ey means island. Drangur is stone pillar. If you look at a picture of Drangey island, you will see a small stone pillar next to it the larger island. Together those words are drangey or stone pillar island. Books About Icelandic Folklore 1 .The Guardians of Iceland and other Icelandic Folk Tales2. Icelandic Folk Legends: Tales of Apparitions, Outlaws, and Things Unseen3. The Little Book of the Hidden People: Twenty Stories of Elves from Icelandic Folklore4. Icelandic Folk Tales Share This Story Facebook Email Twitter Let's Be Social Youtube Tiktok Instagram Facebook Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótlega.

An Icelandic farmer gets a new shepherd in to his haunted farm, but the cure may turn out to be worse than the disease... This story is adapted from Grettir's Saga, 32-35, and is followed by a discussion of revenants riding the roof, Yule and Christmas, and ancient Norse Hel.

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The Grettir Saga concludes with his half-brother Thorstein finding freedom and romance in Constantinople. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grettir's half-brother goes looking for revenge, and his killer goes to join the Varangian Guard. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Collingwood, W.G. A Pilgrimage to the Saga-Steads of Iceland. W. Holmes, 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Í þessum þætti skoðum við aðalsöguhetju Grettis sögu sem er ein sú þekktasta af Íslendingasögunum. Raunar verður að spyrja sig hvort rétt er að nota orðið „hetja“ yfir Gretti því hann var glæpamaður og útlagi. Vissulega drýgði hann hetjudáðir og tókst á við ill öfl sem enginn annar réði við. Þó er það harmurinn sem ræður ríkjum í Grettis sögu. Hún er saga manns sem hafði margt til brunns að bera, fáheyrðan líkamlegan styrk en einnig mikið hugrekki og óttaleysi. Í fari hans voru þó alvarlegir skapgerðarbrestir sem urðu honum að lokum að falli. Grettis saga vekur því upp margar spurningar um hvað sé hin svokallaða „karlmennska“ og mögulega eru engar Íslendingasögur sem eiga jafn vel við umræðu samtímans. Viltu heyra fleiri þætti? Kynntu þér Draugana á Patreon Vefverslun Drauganna Tónlistin úr þáttunum Umræðuhópur Drauganna á Facebook

Grettir, his little brother, and their reluctant helper face a new threat on Drangey. His story comes to a conclusion but not his saga. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The conclusion of Grettir's story, part one. He and his brother look for refuge on the island of Drangey, but they aren't the only ones who are interested in the island. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Ljungqvist, Fredrik Charpentier. "Rape in the Icelandic Sagas: An Insight in the Perceptions about Sexual Assaults on Women in the Old Norse World," in Journal of Family History, 40(4), 431–447. Tweedie, Ethel Brilliana. A Girl's Ride in Iceland. Horace Cox, 1895. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grettir wanders Iceland, never able to stay in one place for too long. He is cursed to fear the dark and wish for company because of it, even as that company wishes him dead. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Pavey, Sophie. "Outlawed but Not Alone: Friendships Out of Bounds in Grettir's Saga," UBC Arts One, Prof. Miranda Burgess Seminar, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ef þið hafið velt fyrir ykkur spurningum eins og: Hvernig get ég aukið tekjurnar mínar og borgað niður skuldir? Og get ég það yfir höfuð? Hafa peningar áhrif á sambönd, uppeldi og hegðun? Georg Lúðvíksson, sérfræðingur í heimilisfjármálum, persónulegum fjármálum og stofnandi Meniga kom í þáttinn í dag og ræddi við okkur um fjármál. Við fengum vinkil frá Guðjóni Helga Ólafssyni í dag en hann hefur sent okkur pistla á mánudögum í vetur sem hann kallar vinkla. Í dag bar hann vinkilinn að geit nokkurri í Garðabænum og jólaljósum. Lesandi vikunnar í þetta sinn var Vala Jónsdóttir, sérfræðingur hjá mannréttinda- og lýðræðisskrifstofu Reykjavíkurborgar í jafnréttismálum. Við fengum að vita hvaða bækur hún hefur verið að lesa undanfarið og hvaða bækur og höfundar hafa haft mest áhrif á hana í gegnum tíðina. Vala talaði um eftirtaldar bækur: Kona í hvarfpunkti e. Nawal El Saadawi Don't call me inspirational e. Harilyn Rousso Flækingurinn e. Kristínu Ómarsdóttir Grettir sterki e. Þorsteinn Stefánsson Bárður Snæfellsás Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Er líða fer að jólum / Ragnar Bjarnason (Gunnar Þórðarson og Ómar Ragnarsson) Vertu ekki að kvarta / South River band (Ólafur Þórðarson og Kormákur Bragason) Merry christmas darling / Carpenters (Carpenters og Frank Pooler) UMSJÓN: GUNNAR HANSSON OG GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR

Grettir's story continues. He feels the effects of Glamr's curse as his luck turns against him and he is outlawed once more. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Three Icelandic Outlaw Sagas, translated by George Johnston and Anthony Faulkes. Everyman, 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saga of Grettir the Strong opens with his grandfather leaving King Harald's Norway for Iceland. We follow its portrayal of Grettir's troubled childhood and his tests of strength against boulders, men, bears, and (for some Halloween appropriate listening) draugr, the undead of the burial mound. If you like what you hear and want to chip in to support the podcast, my Patreon is here. I'm on Twitter @circus_human, Instagram @humancircuspod, and I have some things on Redbubble. Sources: Grettir's Saga, translated by Jesse Byock. Oxford University Press, 2009. Grettir's Saga, translated by Denton Fox and Hermann Palsson. University of Toronto Press, 1974. Three Icelandic Outlaw Sagas, translated by George Johnston and Anthony Faulkes. Everyman, 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to part 1 of our mini series covering the zooarchaeology of mythology and folklore. In this instalment, Alex and Simona discuss the weird and wonderful creatures of Norse mythology and what their skeletons may have looked like. Also Loki's pranks, Jörmungandr rightfully getting irate at Thor picking him up and Grettir's unpleasant encounter with a draugr. Sources Lindow, J. (2001). Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Sturluson, S. and Brodeur, A.G. (trans) (1916). The Prose Edda. New York: The American-Scandinavian Foundation Byock, J. L. (1990). Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Larrington, C. (eds) (1996), The Poetic Edda, Oxford World's Classics. Oxford: Oxford University Press Maldanis, L. et al (2016). Heart fossilization is possible and informs the evolution of cardiac outflow tract in vertebrates. Elife, 5, e14698. Contact Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady Alex's Blog: Animal Archaeology Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

Welcome to part 1 of our mini series covering the zooarchaeology of mythology and folklore. In this instalment, Alex and Simona discuss the weird and wonderful creatures of Norse mythology and what their skeletons may have looked like. Also Loki's pranks, Jörmungandr rightfully getting irate at Thor picking him up and Grettir's unpleasant encounter with a draugr. Sources Lindow, J. (2001). Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Sturluson, S. and Brodeur, A.G. (trans) (1916). The Prose Edda. New York: The American-Scandinavian Foundation Byock, J. L. (1990). Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. Larrington, C. (eds) (1996), The Poetic Edda, Oxford World's Classics. Oxford: Oxford University Press Maldanis, L. et al (2016). Heart fossilization is possible and informs the evolution of cardiac outflow tract in vertebrates. Elife, 5, e14698. Contact Alex FitzpatrickTwitter: @archaeologyfitz Simona FalangaTwitter: @CrazyBoneLady Alex's Blog: Animal Archaeology Music "Coconut - (dyalla remix)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2UiKoouqaY Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

Ármann og Gunnlaugur snúa aftur vegna fjölda áskorana, gæta þess að minnast ekki á pestina en ræða þess í stað neista heiðninnar árið 1030. En hvernig var Grettir klipptur? Var hann hinn íslenski Van Helsing? Hver eru tengsl múmínálfa við kristnitökuna? Hvað er Gunnlaugur aldrei kallaður? Er Ármann snjallari en Sauron? Og hvern hringirðu í?

Lífið í Drangey leikur við Gretti sem hefur sigrast á margri þrautinni þegar hér er komið við sögu. En loks mætir hann ofjarli sínum. Fátt er rammara en forneskjan og illa rotinn rekaviður verður söguhetjunni að falli. Grettir er ekki ber á bakinu og litli bróðir hjálpar honum að spyrna við fótum. Glaumur reynist hins vegar verri en enginn, enda illt að eiga þræl að einkavin.

Tungurnar eru landkrabbar báðar tvær og það er vesen því sagan er komin út á haf. Dæmdur Grettir siglir í útlegðina álíka súr og nestið sem olli útlegðinni. Fljótlega tekur hann þó gleði sína þegar hann kemst til perlu Skandinavíu - Noregs. Draugar eru rassaðir, berserkir barðir í spað og skógarbjörn fær makleg málagjöld. Grettir er að finna sjálfan sig. Þetta getur ekki klikkað - eða hvað?

Tungurnar renna sér stjórnlaust fram af snjóhengjunni með bundið fyrir bæði augu í örvæntingarfullri tilraun til að halda í við söguhetjuna. Grettir slakar ekkert á þrátt fyrir að vera orðinn útlægur. Alls konar hindranir verða í veginum - Um hvað var Megas að semja? Hvað er Íslandsmetið í réttstöðulyftu? Hver er munurinn á réttstöðulyftu og hnébeygju? Lögfræðin fer líka illa með Tungurnar. Betur gengur að velta fyrir sér stóru spurningunni - hvað var líkt og ólíkt með útlögunum Gretti og Gísla Súra?

Hvert ferðu þegar það er komið bremsufar í buxurnar? Hvar er best að vera þegar álögin leggjast ofan á þig eins og mara? Hvar er hamingjuna að finna þegar Glámskrattinn hefur hrifsað frá þér lífsviljann? Jú auðvitað í landi tækifæranna, perlu Skandinavíu - Noregi. Þessi seinni utanför er þó ekki eins gæfusöm og fyrr en varir fer allt bókstaflega í bál og brand. Grettir fer óvarlega með eld í Noregi og kemur það harkalega í bakið á honum, í framhaldinu fer hann í slæma skírslutöku og að lokum fellur Atli í valinn. Niðurtúrinn er hafinn!

In this episode, Thorgeir heads home to Iceland against King Olaf's advice. Despite being a known outlaw, things go pretty well for Thorgeir at first. His visit takes a turn for the worst when he encounters Gaut Sleituson up north. Their brief meeting triggers events that will change the course of their lives and the trajectory of the saga itself. Before that though, we revisit a section of Grettir's Saga we had previously skipped where Thorgeir and Thormod butt heads with Iceland's most famous outlaw. We also discuss the physical characteristics of a courageous heart, investigate a few scenes from The Saga of the Volsungs and the Prose Edda, wonder about the jiggliness of a horse heart, chat about vin-berries in Vinland, and laugh at John's attempts to ferment fruits and other garbage in his youth. As if that's not enough, we pitch a saga-inspired idea for an Icelandic ultramarathon with an unforgettable name. We had a lot of fun recording this one. We hope you enjoy! Thanks, as always, to Jacob Foust for sticking with us through the Saga of the Sworn Brothers and sharing his talents. Check out more of his work by visiting his Instagram page. Oh, and if you make it to the end of the episode and want to know more about Patricia Gonsalves and her amazing Archery camp and classes, visit Lykopis Archery. You can listen to our interview with Patricia and Stephen Fox by revisiting Saga Brief 14: Medieval Archery. Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Poetry Music - "Skjoldborg" by Danheim Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Fóstbrœðra saga (or The Saga of the Sworn Brothers) tells the story of two men, Thorgeir Havarsson and Thormod Bersason, who are more concerned with success in this life than glory in the next. Together, they wander the countryside of 11th century Iceland causing trouble, damaging property, and taking what they want. Like Grettir, they soon find that this approach to living is not only outdated, it's a good way to turn a community against you. But, also like Grettir, Thorgeir and Thormod don't really care.     In this episode, the two young men swear oaths of blood-brotherhood, avenge a fallen father, steal some whale meat and generally unsettle most everyone they encounter. Thorgeir also manages to impress with one of the finest examples of athleticism since Lane Myer skied the K-12. This is a serious contender for best bloodshed when we get to the third Quarter Court. The above picture by Jacob Foust, @skarphedin_illustrator on Instagram, should give you a pretty good idea of what happens.     We've also got some great listener observations to share with you at the end of the episode. One of them involves an Icelander proving that some of the incredible acts of bravery we see in the sagas aren't just the stuff of fiction. Here are the articles we mention: https://www.mbl.is/greinasafn/grein/786224/ An English version of this story can be found here: https://guidetoiceland.is/connect-with-locals/regina/a-modern-day-viking-the-heroic-deed-of-the-fisherman-gudlaugur-fridthorsson-in-the-westman-islands Music Credits Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4236-prelude-and-action License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Time Travel Music - "Phantom from Space" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4210-phantom-from-space License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Au programme ce mercredi !Cette semaine dans Mercredi !, nous partons à la découverte d’un territoire froid et hostile mais peuplé de héros, d’aventures et de courageux personnages. Nous partons en Islande lire et comprendre les sagas islandaises. Venez à la rencontre des Vikings Eric le Rouge, Snori le Godi, Grettir ou encore Gisli Sùrsson. Les musiques de l’émission :Trapped – Jóhann Jóhannsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir et Rutger HoedemaekersBjork – UnravelBugge Wesseltoft – ExitenceAmiina – ParisBumpkin Island – His StepsAmiina – Lady BelthamMain Title / The Trenches - Angelo Badalamenti Sources : La Saga de Grimr de Jérémie Moreau Vikings ! de Vincent Carpentier & Jeff Poiurquie - Dès 9 ans

Au programme ce mercredi ! Cette semaine dans Mercredi !, nous partons à la découverte d’un territoire froid et hostile mais peuplé de héros, d’aventures et de courageux personnages. Nous partons en Islande lire et comprendre les sagas islandaises. Venez à la rencontre des Vikings Eric le Rouge, Snori le Godi, Grettir ou encore Gisli Sùrsson.   Les musiques de l’émission : Trapped – Jóhann Jóhannsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir et Rutger Hoedemaekers Bjork – Unravel Bugge Wesseltoft – Exitence Amiina – Paris Bumpkin Island – His Steps Amiina – Lady Beltham Main Title / The Trenches - Angelo Badalamenti   Sources : La Saga de Grimr de Jérémie Moreau Vikings ! de Vincent Carpentier et Jeff Poiurquie - Dès 9 ans     Vignette issue de la BD La Saga de Grimr par Jérémie Moreau

Au programme ce mercredi ! Cette semaine dans Mercredi !, nous partons à la découverte d'un territoire froid et hostile mais peuplé de héros, d'aventures et de courageux personnages. Nous partons en Islande lire et comprendre les sagas islandaises. Venez à la rencontre des Vikings Eric le Rouge, Snori le Godi, Grettir ou encore Gisli Sùrsson. Les musiques de l'émission : Trapped – Jóhann Jóhannsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir et Rutger Hoedemaekers Bjork – Unravel Bugge Wesseltoft – Exitence Amiina – Paris Bumpkin Island – His Steps Amiina – Lady Beltham Main Title / The Trenches - Angelo Badalamenti Sources : La Saga de Grimr de Jérémie Moreau Vikings ! de Vincent Carpentier & Jeff Poiurquie - Dès 9 ans Vignette issue de la BD La Saga de Grimr par Jérémie Moreau

Gestur þáttarins er íslensk barnastjarna, vinur, fyrrum nágranni, leikari í sjónvarpsþáttunum Brot, MH-goðsögn og hingað til yngsti viðmælandi þáttarins. Enginn annar en fyndnasti og besti Grettir Valsson. Grettir er Grettir og þessi þáttur hét næstum Greiningarnar hans Grettis eða Grettir og Greiningarnar, því að við hreinlega gátum ekki hætt að sjúkdómsgreina hann. Við förum yfir allt það helsta, ástina, menntaskóla, Gillz, uppgang feminisma, OPRAH viðtalið (!!!!) og framtíðarhorfur Grettis. Þegar unga fólkið talar þá eigum við að hlusta. Þegar unga fólkið segist ætla í Trúðaskóla þá berum við virðingu fyrir því.

Við fengum Daníel E. Arnarsson, framkvæmdastjóra Samtakanna '78 í viðtal í dag. Aðalfundur samtakanna var haldinn um helgina í Norræna húsinu, ýmis mál eru efst á baugi í málefnum hinsegin fólks í dag. Í lok síðasta árs urðu síðustu hlutar frumvarps um kynrænt sjálfræði að lögum, ályktun um blóðgjafir var samþykkt á aðalfundinum, en hún kemur í kjölfar könnunar um blóðgjafir karlmanna sem stunda mök með karlmönnum. Eins var greint frá metaðsókn í ráðgjafaþjónustu Samtakanna ?78. Skíðasvæðið í Tindastóli er í 15 km fjarlægð frá Sauðárkróki í Ytridal. Lyftan byrjar í 445m hæð yfir sjó og liggur upp í 900 metra hæð. Þarna er hægt að finna brekkur fyrir skíðafólk á öllum getustigum, göngubrautir og eina lengstu skíðabrekku á Íslandi. Sigurður Hauksson, umsjónarmaður skíðasvæðisins í Tindastóli var á línunni í þættinum í dag. Grettir Ásmundsson tók nýlega við stöðu byggingafulltrúa fimm sveitarfélaga á Ströndum og nágrannabyggðum. Kristín okkar Einarsdóttir hitti Gretti og ræddi við hann um ýmislegt sem viðkemur starfinu. UMSJÓN GUNNAR HANSSON OG GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR

Við fengum Daníel E. Arnarsson, framkvæmdastjóra Samtakanna '78 í viðtal í dag. Aðalfundur samtakanna var haldinn um helgina í Norræna húsinu, ýmis mál eru efst á baugi í málefnum hinsegin fólks í dag. Í lok síðasta árs urðu síðustu hlutar frumvarps um kynrænt sjálfræði að lögum, ályktun um blóðgjafir var samþykkt á aðalfundinum, en hún kemur í kjölfar könnunar um blóðgjafir karlmanna sem stunda mök með karlmönnum. Eins var greint frá metaðsókn í ráðgjafaþjónustu Samtakanna ?78. Skíðasvæðið í Tindastóli er í 15 km fjarlægð frá Sauðárkróki í Ytridal. Lyftan byrjar í 445m hæð yfir sjó og liggur upp í 900 metra hæð. Þarna er hægt að finna brekkur fyrir skíðafólk á öllum getustigum, göngubrautir og eina lengstu skíðabrekku á Íslandi. Sigurður Hauksson, umsjónarmaður skíðasvæðisins í Tindastóli var á línunni í þættinum í dag. Grettir Ásmundsson tók nýlega við stöðu byggingafulltrúa fimm sveitarfélaga á Ströndum og nágrannabyggðum. Kristín okkar Einarsdóttir hitti Gretti og ræddi við hann um ýmislegt sem viðkemur starfinu. UMSJÓN GUNNAR HANSSON OG GUÐRÚN GUNNARSDÓTTIR

Í þessum þætti ferðumst við um Norðausturland, frá Langanesi og alveg að Siglufirði, þar sem miðnætursólin sest ekki! Sérfræðingur þáttarins kemur frá höfuðstað Norðurlands, en það er Albert Gísli frá Akureyri, en við lærum líka heilmargt um önnur bæjarfélög á svæðinu og jafnvel um heimkynni trölla og jólasveina. Þjóðsaga þáttarins fjallar um Grettir sterka og hvernig honum tókst að sigrast á tröllunum í Goðafossi. Veistu hvers vegna Goðafoss heitir Goðafoss? Hlustaðu vel á þáttinn og þú gætir fengið forskot í spurningakeppninni í lokin!

Í þessum þætti ferðumst við um Norðausturland, frá Langanesi og alveg að Siglufirði, þar sem miðnætursólin sest ekki! Sérfræðingur þáttarins kemur frá höfuðstað Norðurlands, en það er Albert Gísli frá Akureyri, en við lærum líka heilmargt um önnur bæjarfélög á svæðinu og jafnvel um heimkynni trölla og jólasveina. Þjóðsaga þáttarins fjallar um Grettir sterka og hvernig honum tókst að sigrast á tröllunum í Goðafossi. Veistu hvers vegna Goðafoss heitir Goðafoss? Hlustaðu vel á þáttinn og þú gætir fengið forskot í spurningakeppninni í lokin!

This is chapter 5 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. In chapter 5, Grettir becomes bored with his current situation, but when the news came to him that Olaf Haraldsson became the King of Norway he set out to Norway in order to serve him. However, landing in Norway, people accused him of burning men alive, which brings Grettir into serious trouble. Did he really do it and how did everything turn out for him? Find it out! Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

This week, we continue the story of Grettir. Last week he was driven by an intense, mysterious tendency toward self-destruction. This week, he’ll still have that…but he’s been cursed by a draugr to always be unlucky. And it shows. A lot. He’ll start this week’s episode on his way home to start a new life and he’ll end it…we’ll, you’ll see. The creature is the Turban snail demon, and it’s why, if you see a snail demon dancing exotically on the water, you should not stop to say hello. Myths and Legends store! https://www.mythpodcast.com/store — Sponsors: Check out Best Fiends, the 5-star rated mobile puzzle game, on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Follow @BankUnited on Twitter and Tweet @BankUnited your answer to “What you would do with 54 thousand dollars?” using the hashtag #GoForMore54! — Music: “Third in Line” by Blue Dot Sessions “Veins of Silver” by Blue Dot Session “Holo” by Blue Dot Sessions “Scalloped” by Blue Dot Sessions “Midday” by Blue Dot Sessions “Gilroy Solo” by Blue Dot Sessions “Ballast” by Blue Dot Sessions “Four Point Path” by Blue Dot Sessions

This week, we’re back in the Icelandic sagas with the story of Grettir the strong, who, whether it’s by berserkers crashing his Christmas party, bears stealing his clothes, or his own obscene insult poetry, just can’t catch a break. Speaking of breaks, you should really break up if you find yourself dating the creature this week. The Myths and Legends store: https://www.mythpodcast.com/store -- Sponsors: Head to Squarespace.com/MYTHS for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code MYTHS to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Bank United: Tweet @BankUnited your answer to “What you would do with 54 thousand dollars?” using the hashtag #GoForMore54 -- Music: “Stack me up” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lakkalia” by Blue Dot Sessions “Cach” by Blue Dot Sessions “Lubby” by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode Notes Axe versus whale rib. Sword versus blubber. "Showdown at the Strand" is a retelling of one of the Icelandic sagas using American Western motifs. P.S. Nolf wrote this story in honor of the heritage of her Icelandic horse Blessi. The author planned to re-enact hunting stranded whales in Iceland by horseback around 1020 AD. But something happened so she wrote this story instead.This story is loosely based on episodes from The Saga of Grettir the Strong. Norse sayings are from Icelandic sagas and the Havamal. Verse at end adapted from The Saga of Grettir the Strong. Translated from Icelandic by G. A. Hight.Contact info for P.S. NolfWebsite---- Story Submission ----Got a short story you'd like to submit? Submission guidelines can be found at TallTaleTV.com---- About Tall Tale TV ----My name is Chris Herron, and I narrate audiobooks.In 2015, poor control of my diabetes left me legally blind for the better part of a year. The doctors predicted an 80% chance I would never see again, but I changed the way I was living and through sheer willpower beat the odds.During this time I couldn't read or write. Two things that I had been turning to for comfort since I was a small child. With the sheer amount of stress I was under, this was devastating. My wife took me by the arm, lead me into the local library, and read out titles of audiobooks to me. I chose the audiobook versions of books I had loved such as the Disc World series, Name of the Wind, Harry Potter and more. They brought my favorite stories to life in ways I never thought possible and helped me through the darkest time of my life.Once my vision recovered, I maintained a love for audiobooks. I decided I would turn my focus from being a writer to becoming a narrator. I devised Tall Tale TV as a way to help out all the amazing authors in the writing communities I had come to love before my ordeal.I created Tall Tale TV to help aspiring authors by providing them with a promotional audiobook video. A way to showcase their skills with the written word. They say the strongest form of advertisement is word of mouth, so I provide a video to a platform of readers to help get people talking. Help them spread the word.Click the share button and let the world know about this author.---- legal ----All images used in this video are either original or Royalty and Attribution free. Most stock images used are provided by http://www.pixabay.com . Image attribution will be declared only when required by the copyright owner. All stories on Tall Tale TV have been submitted in accordance with the terms of service provided on http://www.talltaletv.com or obtained with permission by the author. Common Affiliates are: Amazon, Smashwords

This is chapter 4 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. In chapter 4, the story of chief Thorhal and his misery is told. His land is haunted by ghosts and terrorised by a troll, which cause much damage to his livestock and people. Many people fled form his farm, because they were afraid to lose their lives, if they would stay there much longer. Everything becomes even worse when Glam, a new shepherd, joins their farm. By the night before Christmas, he got slayed and from that time on his ghost started haunting the land terribly. When all hope was lost, Grettir, who returned to Iceland recently, heard of the matter and offered his help, not knowing that this challenge might be the greatest he ever faced. Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

This is chapter 3 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. In chapter 3, Grettir sailed to Helgoland and stayed in the house of Chief Thorkel for the winter. After the winter passed, a big bear roused from his winter sleep and makes the life of the people a worrisome one. Grettir sets on to fight the beast, but will he make it? Moreover, Biorn, one of Thorkel's Kinsmen, got in an argument with Grettir and even the Earl of Norway threatens his life now. Will Grettir survive once again? Tune in to listen to the full story. Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

This is chapter 2 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. In chapter two Christmas time arrived and Throfinn and many of his men left their island to celebrate Yule at the mainland, thinking his family save with Grettir and eight other men to protect his family and belongings. However, Thorir Paunch and Ogmund the Evil, two infamous outlaws, landed at the Island with many men and threaten the safety of all people living there. Will Grettir defeat the outlaws? Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

This is chapter 1 of Grettir's saga, written by Allen French. Grettir's saga is one of the most famous sagas told in Iceland, which supposedly took place between the ninth and the eleventh centuries in Iceland and Norway. Chapter one tells the story of Grettir's exiling from Iceland and his new life at Thorfinn's island in Norway. Grettir went on to his first heroic deed and went for the treasure in Karr the Old's burial mound, where great danger already awaits him. Intro and Outro music by: Amoebacrew - Drums of Drakkar https://youtu.be/A4oiY1Mqj90

For our 4th anniversary, we celebrate Halloween with one of the great tales of the unquiet dead from the Icelandic sagas -- namely, Grettis saga and the story of Grettir's fight with the revenant Glámr. We also recommend three good horror movies that relate to revenants and medieval themes.

This week we have an interview with Evan Robinson. Evan credits his friend Joe Vanbrackle and Jiu-Jitsu as playing a major role in turning his life around. You will find this interview to be extremely motivating, Evan's passion and energy are contagious. We talk about: The positive effects of BJJ on his life Training jiu-jitsu in prison Setting and meeting difficult goals The influence of Joe Vanbrackle Helping troubled kids with BJJ Opening his own gym Future goals of helping people with Jiu-Jitsu Links: The Joe Vanbrackle Scholarship program 36E Fitness Evan Robinson on Facebook Quote of the week: The Saga of Grettir the Strong: “A tale is but half told when only one person tells it.” Article of the week: 4 Unexpected Lessons You’ll Learn In A BJJ Gym [caption id="attachment_4888" align="alignright" width="225"] Find out how to support the BjjBrick Podcast here![/caption] Catch us next week for another episode of The BjjBrick Podcast The BjjBrick Podcast is in iTunes, Stitcher radio, and Google Play Music for Andriod

After a ten month break, we try and breathe some life back into our ailing podcast by talking about The Saga of Grettir the Strong and memento mori photography.

   The Second Quarter of our Saga Thing comes to a close with the results episode. In this special episode, John and Andy review your choices for Best Bloodshed, Nicknames, Notable Witticisms, Outlawry, Thingmen, and Final Ratings. Will Skarpheðin emerge as the poster boy for Saga Thing's Best Bloodshed and Notable Witticism categories?  What role might the Russians have played in the Thingmen voting? Does Njal's Saga maintain its position on the throne of saga literature? Or will another contender leave Njal's Saga in the dust on the way to the Fifth Court?  Along the way, we answer listener questions on a variety of fun topics. References for Grettir and  discussion Aðalheiður Guðmundsdóttir. "'How Do You Know if it is Love or Lust?' On Gender, Status, and Violence in Old Norse Literature." Interfaces 2 (2016): 189-209. Karras, Ruth Mazo. Sexuality in Medieval Europe: Doing Unto Others. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge, 2017. Grettir's Saga discussion at 155-56. Ljungqvist, Fredrik Charpentier. "Rape in the Icelandic Sagas: An Insight in the Perceptions about Sexual Assaults on Women in the Old Norse World." Journal of Family History 40, no. 4 (2015): 431-47. Scudder, Bernard. Introduction to The Saga of Grettir the Strong, ix-xxxviii. New York: Penguin Classics, 2005. Short, William R. "The Role of Women in Viking Society." Hurstwic. http://www.hurstwic.org/history/articles/society/text/women.htm (accessed October 10, 2017). References for discussion of literacy in medieval Iceland: Hermann, Pernille. "Literacy." In The Routledge Research Companion to the Medieval Icelandic Sagas, edited by Ármann Jakobsson, Sverrir Jakobsson, 34-47. New York: Routledge, 2017. Quinn, Judy. "From Orality to Literacy in Medieval Iceland." In Old Icelandic Literature and Society, edited by Margaret Clunies Ross, 30-60. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000. Sigurðsson, Gísli. "Orality and Literacy in the Sagas of Icelanders." In A Companion to Old-Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture, edited by Rory McTurk, 285-301. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing, 2005. Music Credits:Intro Music – “Prelude and Action” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Outro Music – “Stormfront” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Selections from music by Kevin MacLeod licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Einn af okkar fremstu dönsurum, Aðalheiður Halldórsdóttir, er viðmælandi Grettis í dag. Hún hefur dansað í íslenska dansflokknum síðan árið 2003. Grettir er forvitinn um dans og biður Aðalheiði að útskýra fyrir sér líf dansarans, hvatninguna og dansinn. Hún útskýrir fyrir Gretti hvernig hægt er að verða einn af fáum atvinnudönsurum hér á landi ásamt því að ræða um listamannlaun og hvernig dansar eru samdir.

Hallöchen!Dies ist die letzte Folge für 2016. Ich hoffe, ihr hattet viel Spaß und wir hören und nächstes Jahr wieder!Link zur TonspurBegleitende NotizenI. Fertige Projekte1. Lobelia von Meghan Fernandez aus Wollmeise Pure in Gloire de DijonCalla von Rachel Coopey2. Lieblingspulli von mir, angelehnt an Oshima von Jared Flood aus Drops Lima in der Farbe MoosgrünII. Aktuelle ProjekteImogen Wool von Carrie Bostick Hoge aus Meilenweit Merino in weißKnit Pro ZingIII. Rekapitulation von 2015Die GroßprojekteSummer Flies von Donna GriffinBraidsmaid von Martina Behm Ava von mir angelehnt an Grettir von Jared FloodIV. Geplante Projekte für 20161. Viajante von Martina Behm aus Zitron Filigran in der Farbe Rauchblau2. Pachelbel von Carol Sunday in Drops Cotton Viscose in der Farbe Grau    Hitofude von Hiroko Fukatsu3. Lace Cardigan von Simona Merchant-Dest aus roter Schachenmayr Baumwolle4. Westbourne von Isabell Krämer aus Ito Kinu in der Farbe Persimmon5. Beatnik von Norah Gaughan aus Holstgarn Supersoft in der Farbe Sunset6. Hugo von Véronik Avery aus Holstgarn Coast in der Farbe Jay7. Sandbank von Lea Viktoria aus DyeForYarn Mulberry Silk in der Farbe Dead Walnut Wood8. Featherweight Cardigan von Hannah Fettig aus Atelier Zitron Filisilk in der Farbe Anthrazit9. Dagmar Sweater von Handy Kitty aus Wolle Rödel Siena in der Farbe Kirsche10. Natsumi von Yoko Hatta11. Dessine-Moi un Mouton von La Maison Rililie12. Quill von Jared Flood13. Marco Polo von Ela Torrente

We've had our last event of the year, the Bath Christmas Craft Crawl, which has inspired us to think about knitting gifts and gifts for knitters. News and Events The Bath Christmas Craft Crawl Recap! 5th December - Knit for Peace Knit-in at the Barbican 11th December - PPQ Christmas party   London Craft Guide Update Now with the designers, and looking at an end-of-2015 or very-early-2016 release date. Thank you all for your patience and our apologies about the continued delay! Important note: if you preordered the book at the Yarn in the City Pop Up Marketplace, please email us!!!   What we’re working on Rachel has almost finished two sets of fingerless mittens in Mind the Gap sport weight, and has decided (for the moment) that the other presents aren't due until just after Christmas, and can therefore wait. She is madly and obsessively working on Dark and Stormy by Thea Colman in SweetGeorgia Superwash Merino in Wasabi. Allison is making great progress on Grettir by Jared Flood, and is almost at yoke. She's finished a quick, made up cowl with Porpoise Fur handspun from the Lab Goddess Fibre Club, and has a pair of socks for her dad to work on; pattern is from Kate Atherley's new book.   2015 Gift Guide – Tiny Treats Yarn bowls - Emily Cross Ceramics, Little Wren Pottery, Hadley Clay, Earth Wool & Fire, and Kingfishersblue. Sheep Shawl sticks by JUL Designs. Sirka counter, available at YAK or Meadow Yarn. Moth cards by Max Alexander, available at Prick Your Finger or Max’s World. Silver crochet hooks by Lyn Roberts at A Yarn Story Knitters Keep from Coco Knits at A Yarn Story Project bags - The Little Grey Girl, Nicsknots, BritYarn Knitters jewellery - Hello Sunshine, Max's World, SIlverdashery John Arbon's fabulous wool and alpaca socks Grounded by Heather Ordover Off the air, you can find us on Ravelry, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Please leave a review for us on iTunes or listen to us on Stitcher Radio, and don't hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback with us. We are always out and about, so come say hi at any of the events we're attending if you get a chance! Everyone is also more then welcome to join our Wednesday night knit group from 7-9 pm (or longer) upstairs at The Goat on the Rise, Clapham SW11 1EQ.    Music credits (all available on NoiseTrade)Santa Clause is Strumming to Town - The Winter FailureThis Christmas - Paste Holiday Sampler 2014Christmas is All Around (Love Actually) - Sleeping at Last

At long last, it is time to put Grettir's Saga on trial.  Does the fight atop a whale carcass have enough appeal to win Best Bloodshed?  Will Grettir's Saga break the Body Count record currently held by Eyrbyggja Saga?  Will Andy and John outlaw Grettir or take him on as thingman?  Does Andy finally decide whether Grettir's Saga is better or worse than Gisli's Saga?  And will John ever stop talking about Nicknames?  This saga is full of memorable moments, witticisms, and wonders, which is why this judgment section ended up being so long.  But don't worry, there's plenty to laugh about and plenty to learn here.  We hope you enjoy this conclusion to Grettir's Saga as much as we enjoyed making it.  The journey's been long, but well worth the time spent.  We'll get to the Saga Brief about Grettir and Beowulf sometime soon.  For now, we need a break from this saga.  It's on to the Saga of the Greenlanders next and then Finnbogi the Mighty.  Until then!

In the thrilling conclusion to Grettir’s Saga, we follow the slender armed Thorstein Dromund on his quest to avenge his brother.  Thorstein’s adventures carry him from the shores of Norway to the bustling city of Constantinople, where the exiled King Harald Hardrada leads a rag tag bunch of Scandinavians called the Varangian Guard.  And if you thought the Grettir’s Saga author would pass up the chance to throw in another giant of saga literature, you were sorely mistaken.  Sadly, Harald is only featured in a cameo.  The real story of the Grettir’s Saga epilogue is the love affair of Thorstein and Spes.  Often referred to as the Spésar þáttr (The Tale of Spes “Hope”), the epilogue contrasts the epic ethos of the saga world with the more playful spirit of the continental romances.  If you have ever encountered the famous story of Tristan and Isolde, where the two lovers consistently outwit Isolde’s bumbling husband, King Mark, you’ll feel right at home in the Spésar þáttr.  Join us as we review this deceptively simple epilogue and discuss its potential value for understanding the rest of Grettir’s Saga. Along the way, we make reference to a few items of interest.  First among these are the blog sites featuring Drangey Island.  There are some pretty impressive pictures on these blogs and stories about Drangey: 1.      http://stuckiniceland.com/north/the-outlaws-paradise/ 2.      http://fooface.blogspot.com/2006/07/epic-climb.html And if you want to take our advice and visit Drangey for yourself, tours are available here: http://www.drangey.net/ Interested in the Brother Robert's 13th century Saga of Tristram and Isond?Or perhaps you'd like to start with Béroul’s The Romance of Tristan:And finally, we make reference to one of our favorite scholarly articles on Grettir's Saga, Kathryn Hume's "The Thematic Design of Grettis Saga" from The Journal of English and Germanic Philology 73.4 (1974): 469-86.  It's quite fascinating and worth a read.  Free to everyone with access to JSTOR.

The Saga of Grettir the Strong continues.  In this episode, Grettir arrives home in Iceland only to discover that his father has passed away, his brother has been slain by Thorbjorn Oxen-might, and that he himself has been outlawed for the accidental burning of Thorir of Gard's sons in Norway.  That's a lot to take in all at once.  As an outlaw, Grettir is forced to lurk in the wilds, hide in caves, and rely on the kindness of others for food.  Since Grettir's not terribly kind himself, he usually just steals what he needs.  Join us as we discuss the last of Grettir's adventures, including amazing feats of strength, battles with a troll-hag and a giant, and a rocky encounter with a witch.  Will Grettir get stumped by the witch's black magic? Will he go out in a blaze of glory? And will he ever recover from the embarrassment of his exposed manhood?  Find out in this episode of Saga Thing.

In this episode we follow Grettir through three of his most famous battles against an undead Kar the Old, a giant Norwegian bear, and Iceland's most famous draugr, Glam.  We also catch Grettir stumbling in a clumsy fight for fire that will eventually seal his fate as an outlaw forever.  This one runs a little longer than the average episode of Saga Thing, but with so much excellent material to cover, we just couldn't resist.

In this epic multi-part episode, we tell the story of Iceland’s most famous and longest surviving outlaw, Grettir Asmundarson.  Join us as we trace his life, from its tempestuous beginning to its tragic end.  Before we delve into his amazing exploits as an adult, we must look back to his origins. In traditional saga fashion, we begin with his great grandfather, Onund Treefoot.  We follow Onund’s efforts to resist the increasing power of King Harald Fairhair and his struggles to come to terms with the loss of his property and his leg.  Forced to redefine his own identity and to make a new life in foreign lands, he emerges as the truest hero in the saga, renowned as “the bravest and most agile of all the one-legged men in Iceland.”  From Onund, we wend our way through battles over whale corpses, murder, and legal cases in the genealogy until we arrive at Grettir himself.  We’ll look briefly at Grettir’s inglorious youth, his troubled relationship with his father, Asmund, and the events leading up to his first outlawry.  Will Grettir learn to control his temper and put his strength to good use? Or will he flout the norms of society and continue to make his own way more difficult?  Find out as Saga Thing takes on Grettir’s Saga (chapters 1-20).This handy genealogy will help you keep some of the names straight in your minds