Discover the extraordinary saga of Egill Skallagrímsson, a renowned duelist, berserker, sorcerer, and poet. Explore his ancestry, fierce beginnings, magical encounters, and legendary battles, including the epic battle of Brunanburh and his conflict with Eric Bloodaxe. Learn about Egill's shipwreck, his famous poem Höfuðlausn, and his enduring legacy.

00:00: Ancestry & Family Backstory
02:47: Early Life & Brute Nature
05:39: Egill's Voyage
06:53: Egill's Magic & First Meeting with Bloodaxe
09:24: Egill Goes Raiding
11:08: Egill Meets King Æthelstan
13:24: The Battle of Brunanburh (937)
18:14: Conflict with Eric Bloodaxe
20:44: Egill Kills the Prince & Curses Bloodaxe
23:37: Egill's Shipwrecked in Northumbria
26:00: Egill's Legendary Poem (Höfuðlausn)
33:29: Holmgangs & Raiding
35:39: Death & Legacy

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