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b'In the second part of Saga Thing\\u2019s look at The Saga of Bjorn\\nChampion of the Hitardal People, John and Andy discuss the merits of the text,\\nargue over the size and ferocity of the dragon, investigate Thord\\u2019s ill-fated\\nencounter with a stranded seal, and share some interesting tidbits from\\nIcelandic law codes about pornographic sculptures and naughty poetry.\\xa0 We also outlaw a rather deserving villain, choose\\nour thingmen, and offer our thoughts on the saga\\u2019s overall quality.\\xa0 It\\u2019s a full episode with a nice balance of\\nhumor, scholarship, and speculation.\\n\\n\\xa0\\n\\nIf you\\u2019re interested in learning more about the Icelandic\\nlegal definitions of n\\xed\\xf0 and \\xfdki as they relate to Bjorn\\u2019s Saga, follow this\\nlink to Alison Finlay\\u2019s excellent article on the subject:Monstrous Allegations: An Exchange of\\xa0\\xfdki in Bjarnar saga H\\xedtd\\xe6lakappa.'