Graelendinga Saga

1. Why did Eirik start his travels in each instance?
2. What is the role of religion in the narrative?
3. Describe Leif’s qualities as leader.
4. Chapter 6 stands out as odd within the text, what do you make of its role?
5. How does conflict between Skraelings and Vikings come about? Was it unavoidable?
6. What do the Vikings want from Vinland?
7. What role does Freydis play in the internecine conflict that emerges?
8. What is history (as a genre)? Is this history? If so, why? If not, why not and what is it?

Based on this text, what do we know about Viking society? What don't we know?