In 892, the Viking warrior Sigurd Eysteinsson was the scourge of the north of Scotland. Through unscrupulous means, he had just defeated one of his main rivals - a Pictish chief named Máel Brigte. He rode off the battlefield with the head of his foe hanging from his saddle - a trophy of his victory. However, despite being dead, Máel Brigte would have his revenge - killing Sigurd in a most unique manner. This is the story of the Death of Sigurd Eysteinsson.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigurd_Eysteinsson

https://theorkneynews.scot/2024/03/19/earl-sigurd-i-the-mighty/

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