Laxdæla Saga: Origins of the Icelandic Sagas w/ Dr. Gísli Sigurðsson

Today I chat with Professor Gísli Sigurðsson of the University of Iceland about Laxdæla saga. We discuss the origin of this well-known Icelandic saga, the key characters it features, and whether it should be considered a historical source. Referenced in Today’s Episode: Libromania – A Podcast for Book Lovers Medieval Icelandic Saga and Oral Tradition: A Discourse on Method. Gaelic Influence in Iceland Follow The History of Vikings on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, suggestions or inquiries  [email protected] Music: Danheim – Framganga & Folkvangr