The Saga of Viga Glum
The Story of Viga Glum
Viga Glums Saga
Viking/Icelandic sagas and folklore

New Release

Originally translated and published in 1866 by Sir Edmund Head.

The Sagas, of which this tale is one, were composed for the men
who have left their mark in every corner of Europe. There is no page
of modern history in which the influence of the Vikings and their
conquests have not had an effect--Russia, Constantinople, Greece,
Palestine, Sicily, the coasts of Africa, Southern Italy, France, the
Spanish Peninsula, England, Scotland, Ireland, and every rock and
island round them, have been visited at one time or another by
the men of Scandinavia, and their influence is still being felt today.

This 28 chapter saga paints a picture of Icelandic society. But the
society presented is not one of pastoral simplicity and repose.
The actors within were real men and women and the events portrayed
actually occurred - for this is a true story. Bloodshed and violence
are common and Viga-Glum, or "Murdering Glum," the hero of this
story, is not by any means a perfect character, even when measured
by the standards of the time in which he lived. A time when a man’s
standing in the community was dictated by courage and his wealth,
the author tells us that for twenty years he was the first man in
Eyjafirth, and for twenty years more there was no better man there.

Viga-Glum is described as one who was naturally indolent, shy
and moody; but when he could be brought to act, his courage
and determination were indomitable. When he had to achieve
a purpose he was thoroughly unscrupulous; neither blood nor
false oaths stood in his way - just what one would expect from
a Viking. The finishing touch to this part of his character is added
by the peculiarity, that whenever he was intent on slaying a man,
he was apt to be seized with a fit of uncontrollable laughter which
ended in tears.

So join us in this ancient tale of love, lust, honour, murder,
Beserkers, romance and damsels in distress.

In buying this book, 33% of the net sale will be donated to Viking
groups for continued education about the Vikings and their culture.