So pleased came back to listen to #2 and now #3 possible! The moving through the landscape is an excellent delivery style. Multi sensory wks well for myself as I have Aspergers. But it is the teachings the long night stories served. May 'screen life' keep alive deep culture.
Thanks so much; I'm flattered! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the videos and we hope you'll stay tuned for more Saga Stories coming soon. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby and the Reykjavík Grapevine team
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Í really mean it. Audiobooks are my go-to reading method because I'm partially blind. Hearing the saga stories from you was very relaxing and it helped with my insomnia problem, and I also learned a lot about each saga. It's a beautiful format. Thank you for making this series.
I grew up in Austurríki and was very much into all the Germanic and Norse sagas and stories. And, having lived with an Icelandic family in England for a year some 15+ years ago, I have a special connection to Iceland. I love all these sagas and apart from purely enjoying them, I'm using the written captions together with your pronunciation to re-learn and practice my own pronunciation of Icelandic words.
Everyday here in Durban South Africa, I and my spouse clicking and checking if there is any SAGA update, now came out and enjoyed so much. Thanks a lot... Love from South Africa.
Thanks again for your ongoing support. We are so grateful that the videos are being enjoyed all around the world! We hope you'll keep on watching and enjoying. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Thank you for your continued interest in the videos. Yes, it was freezing when we filmed the Egils saga video. I went out and bought the hat immediately after that! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
Thank you for another fantastic episode. I wonder if the author was aware of or influenced by the Odyssey in composing the saga or if it's just similar because it's kind of a universal theme to struggle to get home.
It is my understanding that the Homeric epics were not known to medieval Europeans in their original form. Some of the basic storylines of the Iliad were very popular, though they were mainly known through derivative Latin works, most notably Daretis Phrygii de excidio Trojae historia and Dictys Cretensis Ephemeris belli Trojani. Together with Virgil's Aeneid, which was also well known in medieval Europe, these texts provided the material for many medieval versions of the Troy story, including an Icelandic saga called Trójumanna saga, as well as Snorri's explanation of the Trojan origins of the Æsir. However, I don't believe that the Odyssey was known at all, either in the original or though derivative works, until the early modern period. But the medieval reception of Homer is not exactly my area of expertise, so others might know more. Thanks for your question, and for your interest in the videos! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
Thank you for this amazing videos on sagas. I was reading Cordelia Fine's book "Delusions of gender" shortly after watching this video and to my surprise I found this paragraph which I quote: "It should be little surprise to learn that it is not just mothers's hormones that change during the transition to parenthood, but fathers' too. (Although there is rather little research in this area, testosterone levels for example, seem to be suppressed around the time of birth, while prolactin - which as the name suggests is a hormone implicated in lactation - increases)". So although there is an element of exaggeration in the saga, perhaps it's not completely impossible that Þorgils could actually breastfeed.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the others too! We usually release them every two weeks, but the volcano has taken precedence lately. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
Thanks for your continued support! We're trying to release new Saga Stories videos every two weeks, but there's a bit of a backlog at the moment due to the volcano. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
So brilliantly told as ever, thank you Matthew. And we're so relieved to see you in a hat!!! And that opening shot - just a stunning view, thank you so much - is that Art recording?
Thank you for your continued support and interest. We were out filming yesterday, so there should be another one coming soon! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
4:30 😮 OH look Matthew calms the water and brazenly proceeds to walk on the surface! What magic is this? 🤣 Great story, you present it very well, These Sagas would make for good plays or short films perhaps, do you think it has ever been done? Very dramatic!
Very well done. Enjoyed it. But one things, the whole reason it's considered a miracle is because men cannot breast feed. The only way he is able to perform this feminine act is because it's a miraculous act.
Yes, I have been using the Old Norse-Icelandic spelling in the introduction and subtitles, but thank you for your clarification, which might be helpful for other viewers. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
I love how you just sail through the toughest Icelandic names! Great job, Matthew!!
So pleased came back to listen to #2 and now #3 possible!
The moving through the landscape is an excellent delivery style. Multi sensory wks well for myself as I have Aspergers. But it is the teachings the long night stories served. May 'screen life' keep alive deep culture.
This is avery good series and very well delivered, thank you.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We really value your support. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Thank you for doing these. As dyslexic person it is Great tol listen. I have family in Iceland and wanted know about sagas for many years.
Wonderful to hear this Saga Story Dr. Matthew Roby. Thank you 🙏
Thanks for listening
I just found out this Saga series.
I don't know who is this fella, but he has such a beautiful voice! Please make an audiobook! 💜
Thanks so much; I'm flattered! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the videos and we hope you'll stay tuned for more Saga Stories coming soon. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby and the Reykjavík Grapevine team
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Í really mean it. Audiobooks are my go-to reading method because I'm partially blind. Hearing the saga stories from you was very relaxing and it helped with my insomnia problem, and I also learned a lot about each saga. It's a beautiful format. Thank you for making this series.
I grew up in Austurríki and was very much into all the Germanic and Norse sagas and stories. And, having lived with an Icelandic family in England for a year some 15+ years ago, I have a special connection to Iceland. I love all these sagas and apart from purely enjoying them, I'm using the written captions together with your pronunciation to re-learn and practice my own pronunciation of Icelandic words.
Another lovely story and so well delivered!
Thank you for your continued interest and support! We really appreciate it. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Thank you for this wonderful series. I'm working my way through all that are posted so far. Keep it coming.
Thank you so much! So interesting, and well explained! :D
Thank you for your support! We hope you'll enjoy more Saga Stories videos in the future. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Everyday here in Durban South Africa, I and my spouse clicking and checking if there is any SAGA update, now came out and enjoyed so much. Thanks a lot... Love from South Africa.
Thanks again for your ongoing support. We are so grateful that the videos are being enjoyed all around the world! We hope you'll keep on watching and enjoying. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
i'm also from durban and i love this series!
Excellent as always, and surprisingly moving about a epic life struggle and the grief from death of family, thank you.
A wonderful story, thanks for sharing..
Thank you for your interest. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
Love these videos! Glad to see you with a hat on saving your ears from frostbite! You are a wonderful narrator!
Thank you for your continued interest in the videos. Yes, it was freezing when we filmed the Egils saga video. I went out and bought the hat immediately after that! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
I absolutely love these fantastic stories.
Thank you so much for these informative videos - I appreciate seeing the locations referenced in the sagas you retell so well.
Well done, thank you Dr Roby!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m having such a great time here!!!🤗
Thank you for another fantastic episode. I wonder if the author was aware of or influenced by the Odyssey in composing the saga or if it's just similar because it's kind of a universal theme to struggle to get home.
It is my understanding that the Homeric epics were not known to medieval Europeans in their original form. Some of the basic storylines of the Iliad were very popular, though they were mainly known through derivative Latin works, most notably Daretis Phrygii de excidio Trojae historia and Dictys Cretensis Ephemeris belli Trojani. Together with Virgil's Aeneid, which was also well known in medieval Europe, these texts provided the material for many medieval versions of the Troy story, including an Icelandic saga called Trójumanna saga, as well as Snorri's explanation of the Trojan origins of the Æsir. However, I don't believe that the Odyssey was known at all, either in the original or though derivative works, until the early modern period. But the medieval reception of Homer is not exactly my area of expertise, so others might know more.
Thanks for your question, and for your interest in the videos! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Thank you! It's fascinating to me to see how societies spread across space and time influence each other.
Really enjoyed your telling of the saga! Thank you!
Thank you
for this! Very nicely presented...
You're very welcome!
Thank you for this amazing videos on sagas. I was reading Cordelia Fine's book "Delusions of gender" shortly after watching this video and to my surprise I found this paragraph which I quote: "It should be little surprise to learn that it is not just mothers's hormones that change during the transition to parenthood, but fathers' too. (Although there is rather little research in this area, testosterone levels for example, seem to be suppressed around the time of birth, while prolactin - which as the name suggests is a hormone implicated in lactation - increases)". So although there is an element of exaggeration in the saga, perhaps it's not completely impossible that Þorgils could actually breastfeed.
Another excellent saga story.
Thank you! We appreciate your continued support. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
I enjoyed this. Thankyou for your time.
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you'll stay tuned for more! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Thanks so much! I love the sagas.
Thanks for your support! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Amazing video Dr. Roby
My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
First in this series I've watched - enjoyed and will find the others.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the others too! We usually release them every two weeks, but the volcano has taken precedence lately. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
more!!
Thanks for your continued support! We're trying to release new Saga Stories videos every two weeks, but there's a bit of a backlog at the moment due to the volcano. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
So brilliantly told as ever, thank you Matthew. And we're so relieved to see you in a hat!!! And that opening shot - just a stunning view, thank you so much - is that Art recording?
yes, it's Art :)
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine Art in more ways than one, eh? The man's a real genius 😊
I was wondering why you don't do these videos in the summer then I realised that it probably was the summer!
yess a new one !! i love it
Thank you for your continued support and interest. We were out filming yesterday, so there should be another one coming soon! Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
4:30 😮 OH look Matthew calms the water and brazenly proceeds to walk on the surface! What magic is this? 🤣
Great story, you present it very well, These Sagas would make for good plays or short films perhaps, do you think it has ever been done? Very dramatic!
love the saga's thank you guys ;-)
Our pleasure! Hope you'll stick around for more Saga Stories coming soon. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Very well done. Enjoyed it. But one things, the whole reason it's considered a miracle is because men cannot breast feed. The only way he is able to perform this feminine act is because it's a miraculous act.
waiting for vinland saga
Thanks for your support! We've got a lot of sagas to work through, but they should be coming soon. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby
Þórr is Thor
Yes, I have been using the Old Norse-Icelandic spelling in the introduction and subtitles, but thank you for your clarification, which might be helpful for other viewers. Best wishes, from Matthew Roby.
Surprise! Men actually CAN breastfeed. It takes a lot of preparation, but it can be done.