Saga Stories #8: Witches and Wonders in Eyrbyggja saga
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2021
- Join Dr Matthew Roby ( / matthewhroby ) on another trip to the majestic Snæfellsnes peninsula for the first of two videos about Eyrbyggja saga. This text depicts more supernatural phenomena than most other family sagas and this video looks at two such episodes: the first about witches and the second about wonders.
For the first story, we take you to the approximate locations of the medieval farmsteads of Holt and Mávahlíð (64°55'31.8"N 23°30'05.2"W), which, according to Eyrbyggja saga, were home to two ageing female witches. One of these women, Geirríðr, teaches magic to an adolescent boy who lives nearby. This piques the sexual jealousy of the second witch, Katla, who covets the boy's attentions for herself. This ultimately leads to a violent attack called a 'night-riding,' which I argue symbolises Katla's sexual assault of the young man.
For the second story, we travel 5 km west along the northern coastal road to the location of another medieval farm called Fróðá (64°53'45.1"N 23°36'03.3"W). Here we tell the long and complicated story of the wonders that supposedly took place here around the year 1000. These marvels include a blood rain, a moon apparition, hauntings by various different human revenants, and an uncanny seal's head that pops up out of the fireplace. These marvels all centre around another elderly female figure, the mysterious Hebridean Þórgunna, and her attempts to defend her status as a proud, productive, and sexually desirable member of society.
Special thanks to Hótel Búðir ( hotelbudir.is ) for their hospitality during our trip to Snæfellsness.
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I love this series so much.
A heartfelt thank you to the souls of Iceland who gave the world such wonderful stories.
I can't begin to tell you how much I love this series! I Feel like everyone should have exposure to the Icelandic Sagas and love that your great great summaries and interpretations are bringing these stories to so many people who may not have the inclination or time to actually read them.
I have read many of the sagas, but I still enjoy your presentations of the ones I have read, and often find new knowledge about them in your interpretations and sometimes new revelations in details that I may not have given enough attention in my own readings.
I also love hearing about the sagas that I haven't read and may not have even been aware of. They inspire me to find those sagas so I can read the full text,.
I feel you are providing a great service in bringing these classic works to so many people. I hope this series of videos goes on for a long, long time. Thank you very much.
I couldn’t agree more Peter. Matthew’s passion for the sagas is clear and inviting.
I feel like a child again listening to these stories, thanks so much.
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Looking very dapper today Dr Roby. As always, excellent storytelling in beautiful locations.
Whenever I see a new episode of Saga Stories, I always click immediately! Thank you again for another ripping yarn! 😁
You are so welcome!
Stuck in quarantine with Covid, so I'm gonna enjoy my time binging on the Saga Stories!
Oh I have missed these! I am glad you are doing them again
Yay! I got my ghost story, and a horror story to boot! Dreaded perimenopause!
I always heard menopause was "men-on-pause," but the rain of blood sounds right.
It's fascinating that, even on Iceland, the wisdom bearers come from the sea, and teach us how to cope. Surely this is a story that humans have carried with them since before ancient Sumer, because it is found everywhere.
As ever-- thank you, Dr. Roby and Mr. Bicknick.
Appreciating your skills from the U.S. South-East.
You just can't miss another episode of the Saga Stories! =D
There is an art to storytelling and these are prime examples. In America, we call them fairytales. Imagination was certainly strong in these sagas. I must say that walking on uneven ground, as does Valur (and I suspect Art is filming) is a gift as I would surely break an ankle! Lovely learning about Iceland.
Isn’t it amazing how steady Art keeps that Cam…I’m always impressed too, with the quality of his video work.
'In America we call them fairy tales' every single anglophonic nation does
This is not Valur narrating. It is Matthew Roby.
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Ahhh! An ancient Walking Dead Saga! Very interesting and fun to hear it! I very much enjoy these Saga Stories and look forward to the next video!
read me anything, I'm hypnotized by your amazing choice of suit and style! the volcanic rock is beautiful
I read a novel based on this Saga, but it contained none of these stories. Very cool. The authentic back drop adds a lot to the narration. Thanks so much.
I don't know why your channel showed up on my page months ago, but I'm glad it did
The volcano has brought Iceland worldwide attention and I, for one, am really happy to be discovering the wonders of this part of the world. Love these Saga Stories and Valur's newscasts.
So very excellent, Matthew! Please keep this going!
Thank you for sharing these....they're wonderful!
Love the Saga Stories. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it Fran!
I so love your saga stories. They’re very interesting and make me want to learn more about Iceland.
How did this nearly sneak past me? Wonderful!
Fantastic! Hope we'll hear of the Icelandic Elves? I met a few the times I visited and they were ultra friendly, wonderful & full of surprises. I love Iceland's Folklore & its 🧝🏻♀️🧝🏻
Keep an eye out... we may have something exciting in the works.
@@TheReykjavikGrapevine-How exciting! Will be watching. Thanks 🙏🏼
Yet another fabulous saga and saga telling, thank you!
Another wonderful episode. Thank you!
This was just great. I’m going to watch all the saga stories and look forward to more in the future.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent story. Enjoyed so much, kisses and greetings from South Africa.
Gorgeous location and smart outfit! And, ok, informative too.
Awesome outfit and great tales, too...!
Wonderful storytelling. I’m enjoying all of your episodes. Thank you for sharing. It is of great value.
Excellent - Love the whole series - Thanks a lot
These are such fun, thank you Dr Roby!
17:00 -17:19 Fascinating how clouds just suddenly appear, accumulate, assimilate above him.
great storys love sagas ,,a good insight to a lands historys
Love your presentation of Iceland's Sagas! :)
So interesting! Thanks!
Thank-you for another fascinating and engaging story Matthew - these stories deserve a wider audience and you are doing a terrific job bringing them to the world.
You are seriously rocking that coat and waistcoat - that look, that landscape - are you pitching to be the next Doctor Who?
Buðir is looking as lovely as ever. I dined there a couple of weeks ago and it is a wonderful place to relax and look out over Snæfellsnes. I could happily spend a couple of weeks there - not sure my bank manager would be so happy...
Interesting stories. You are a very good story teller. Today is the first time I've heard a story from you. Thank you. 😊💞
Great stories in a breathtaking environment. Loved listening and watching this episode.
Thanks Rob!
these are fantastic, keep up the good work
Interesting Saga's and well told. Beautiful cliffs where this story ends. Looking forward to the next Saga. Noticed when I went to check if I'd watched all of the Saga's that one is marked as hidden. That's curious. 😊
Interesting, you’re good in story telling &
Keep it up ! Well done… 👍👏
Nice jacket 👍
Man, you have style!
Very cool stories
Ive been (figuratively) pacing around my house yelling "What's the saga Doc?!!"
You'd make a great Icelandic 'Doctor Who.
That opening shot looks straight outta an 80s music video.
Thanks Doc, how long til the snows arrive?
Wow, Icelandic zombies!
Tales of the unexpected.
Mysterious Icelandic ghost stories.
I'm jealous of your clothes 😉😱
talk about Welsh being hard to pronounce - holy smokes! :)