The Epic Tale of Egill Skallagrímsson: Warrior, Sorcerer & Poet

Discover the extraordinary saga of Egill Skallagrímsson, a renowned duelist, berserker, sorcerer, and poet. Explore his ancestry, fierce beginnings, magical encounters, and legendary battles, including the epic battle of Brunanburh and his conflict with Eric Bloodaxe. Learn about Egill's shipwreck, his famous poem Höfuðlausn, and his enduring legacy.
00:00: Ancestry & Family Backstory02:47: Early Life & Brute Nature05:39: Egill's Voyage06:53: Egill's Magic & First Meeting with Bloodaxe09:24: Egill Goes Raiding11:08: Egill Meets King Æthelstan13:24: The Battle of Brunanburh (937)18:14: Conflict with Eric Bloodaxe20:44: Egill Kills the Prince & Curses Bloodaxe23:37: Egill's Shipwrecked in Northumbria26:00: Egill's Legendary Poem (Höfuðlausn)33:29: Holmgangs & Raiding35:39: Death & Legacy
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