Champion of the Hitardal People, John and Andy discuss the merits of the text,

argue over the size and ferocity of the dragon, investigate Thord’s ill-fated

encounter with a stranded seal, and share some interesting tidbits from

Icelandic law codes about pornographic sculptures and naughty poetry.  We also outlaw a rather deserving villain, choose

our thingmen, and offer our thoughts on the saga’s overall quality.  It’s a full episode with a nice balance of

humor, scholarship, and speculation.

legal definitions of níð and ýki as they relate to Bjorn’s Saga, follow this

link to Alison Finlay’s excellent article on the subject:Monstrous Allegations: An Exchange of ýki in Bjarnar saga Hítdælakappa.