Thanks for doing this, I'm a bit of a lazy reader with not such great focus. But when you're telling the story time passes quickly and I learn a lot from it.
I'm of Danish descent and the Icelandic Sagas, besides being great stories, are a fascinating window into ancient Scandinavian culture, beliefs, and myths.
Late to the party, but thanks so much. The court room drama (pre battle scene) of this saga was very painful to read through. It felt like it went on for 40 pages or so give or take. This video really helped me get through the saga
There are so many characters and plots in the sagas, that it's easy to lose track. These recaps help a lot in getting back on track and understanding the events better. Hopefully Dr. Crawford will make more recaps about some of the other sagas.
Just found this channel after my return from Iceland two weeks back. I read Njal's Saga years ago but couldn't remember anything about it, so thanks for a great apraisal.
When I was reading it myself, I definitely noticed there's a kind of narrative fragmentation toward the end of Njal's saga. It seems as though other popular stories of the time got randomly attached onto the end of the saga when they have little to do with each other (Bjorn the Bumbler, the Battle of Clontarf, etc), and made Kari into a more important character than perhaps he was originally. He pretty much turns into Gunnar Mark II -- ridiculously drengr and better than everyone at everything.
don't take it personal. it's only a family obligation. ya look kinda wet to me. cut slash thrust sizzle ugh. there doesn't that feel better. i have released from yourself. hahaha have fun gare
This is, as you've already pointed out, mental. Thank you for the enjoyable storytelling.
Just watched all 6 parts in a row, great storytelling. Subbed and ready to watch more
Thanks for doing this, I'm a bit of a lazy reader with not such great focus. But when you're telling the story time passes quickly and I learn a lot from it.
May I suggest Egil's Saga next? Love this channel so much, I can't get enough! Thank you Jackson Crawford for sharing your passion for Norse sagas.
Yeah, please, do Egil's Saga next! Digger kanalen din! Hilsener fra Oslo!
I'm of Danish descent and the Icelandic Sagas, besides being great stories, are a fascinating window into ancient Scandinavian culture, beliefs, and myths.
Late to the party, but thanks so much. The court room drama (pre battle scene) of this saga was very painful to read through. It felt like it went on for 40 pages or so give or take. This video really helped me get through the saga
These nature shots are definitely an improvement from the whiteboard in the older videos :)
I really appreciated the space at the end of the video so we could listen to the sound of the water and enjoy the beautiful view. That was real nice.
There are so many characters and plots in the sagas, that it's easy to lose track. These recaps help a lot in getting back on track and understanding the events better. Hopefully Dr. Crawford will make more recaps about some of the other sagas.
Just found this channel after my return from Iceland two weeks back. I read Njal's Saga years ago but couldn't remember anything about it, so thanks for a great apraisal.
For weaving, it is warp (the threads already on the loom) and weft (that which has been woven).
Thank you so much, very interesting and I enjoyed listening to this. Hugs & sunshine 🌞 N
Great saga. Thank you :)
When I was reading it myself, I definitely noticed there's a kind of narrative fragmentation toward the end of Njal's saga. It seems as though other popular stories of the time got randomly attached onto the end of the saga when they have little to do with each other (Bjorn the Bumbler, the Battle of Clontarf, etc), and made Kari into a more important character than perhaps he was originally. He pretty much turns into Gunnar Mark II -- ridiculously drengr and better than everyone at everything.
love the sun rays
I would love to hear you talk about Gísla sögu Súrssonar
Great series. Can you make a video about Gullinbursti?
Holy smokes! Sounds like Sicily after all the feuds decimated the menfolk ... and the remaining ones leave for America to start all over again.
Snorri is THE Snorri right? From the Edda? Pretty crazy to be remembered for so long no? I wonder how he'd feel about that.
Of course the Irish guy is the comedian. Nearly a thousand years and nothing has changed. Isn't that quite something huh?
don't take it personal. it's only a family obligation. ya look kinda wet to me. cut slash thrust sizzle ugh. there doesn't that feel better. i have released from yourself. hahaha have fun gare
What. Yeah you really don't know anything about weaving. Hahaha!