Episode 3a - Eyrbyggja Saga

Published: Sept. 24, 2013, 6:04 p.m.

b'In Episode 3a, John and Andy discuss the difficulties of\\ntrying to cover Eyrbyggja Saga in one episode\\u2026which they then totally fail to\\ndo successfully.\\xa0 So we present the first\\nof a two-part episode! Never fear, there\\u2019s plenty here to enjoy.\\xa0 You\\u2019ll meet Snorri the go\\xf0i and his rival\\nArnkel Thorolfsson.\\xa0\\xa0 Listen as they\\nbattle for control of Sn\\xe6fellsnes Peninsula.\\xa0\\nThis is a tale of fortunes and misfortunes, sweeping conflicts between\\nhuge kin-groups, the rise and fall of chieftains, and the little people that\\nget swept up in the mess.\\xa0 But it also\\nfeatures a steamy love affair, a dispute over fine linens, and the exploits of\\na spectral seal.\\xa0 Don\\u2019t miss a moment!!!Eyrbyggja Saga (Penguin Classics)'