Battle of Hjörungavágr
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The battle of Hjörungavágr(Hjørungavåg) is a semi-legendary naval battle that took place in the late 10th century between the earls of Lade and a Danish invasion fleet. The battle is described in the Norse kings' sagas—such as Heimskringla—as well as in Jómsvíkinga saga and Saxo Grammaticus' Gesta Danorum. Those late literary accounts are fanciful but historians believe that they contain a kernel of truth. Some contemporary skaldic poetry alludes to the battle, including verses by Þórðr Kolbeinsson and Tindr Hallkelsson.
References
- Megaard, John. Hvor sto "Slaget i Hjörungavágr"? : Jomsvikingeberetningens stedsnavn og Sæmundr fróði. [link]
- Slupecki, Leszek P. Facts and Fancy in Jómsvíkinga saga. (abstract) [link]
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