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b'Kr\\xe1kum\\xe1l is an autobiographical poem of the legendary Viking hero Ragnar\\xa0Lo\\xf0br\\xf3k, composed and spoken while Ragnar awaits his death in the snakepit of King\\xa0\\xc6lla. \\xa0We discuss the content and form of the poem, compare it to the Saga of Ragnar\\xa0Lo\\xf0br\\xf3k and His Sons, and examine the place of the History Channel\'s Vikings in the literary tradition of this legendary figure. \\xa0There\'s also some discussion of kennings, quirks of early modern scholarship, and the evolution of literary fads throughout history. \\xa0We also tackle the question "Unicorns: Fact or Fiction?" in a nearly serious manner.For more information, including links, translations of the relevant passages from the poem, and other cool stuff, visit our blog page:\\xa0Saga Thing Podcast'