I want to add (for others than Dr. Crawford) that the Sami minority of northern Scandinavia speak (a) Finno-Ugric language(s) which they share with the Finnish and Estonian languages (and Hungarian for that matter). Both Scandinavians themselves and Latin writers referred to the Sami as Finns or "skiing Finns". Curiosity: "Þórir hundr" (Tore Hund, where hund=dog in Scandinavian) (990-1032 AD), a viking chieftain from Bjarkøy, Troms in northern Norway got rich and famous from trade and by taxing the Sami, the so-called "Finn tax".
I am going to read all mentions of 'Finnar' in the sagas to try and find conclusive evidence, like physical descriptions. If you know of any such examples (Black of hair and eyes, slinted eyes) you could help me out a ton. I just want to be sure it is the Sami they are talking about.
@@sarahgray430 Yea but did they look like that when they arrived though? I am talking over a thousand years ago. I guess it's possible they had already intermixed with Karelians and Ugric people on their way to Norway.
@@ShaareiZoharDaas I don't speak Sami. I believe it to be correct to say that every Sami would also know the dominant language in their country (Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, or Russian). This is United Swedish Sami (my translation): www.sapmi.se/kontakta-oss/ If you write in English, Swedish, Norwegian, or Sami, I think they may be able to help you (for example directing you to Sami organisations in neighboring countries). Good luck!
Interesting detail with the bag over the head as the preferred intro to killing a magic user. Doesn't Eirik Bloodaxe in Heimskringla do the same thing to the finns who are the captors/tutors of Gunnhild?
Just realized there was no distinction between public and private and the exercise of violence. I'm reading Dr. Neil Price's new edition of The Viking Way and he argues that violence is often propelled by a supernatural ritual engine and I'm kinda seeing that mechanism in this tale ...thank you!
Mr. Crawford, can you please do a series on the family and lineage of Fornjotr? Curious about the kings of Finland and Kvenland mentioned in the sagas.
Wonderfully told looking forward to part 2. Wondering have you heard the work of Heilung. Were there songs to these sagas? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Peer review? You mean you're not going to just publish what you think is the truth, without any concern for historical accuracy and context? What kind of guru are you?
This saga is just riddled with sami motifs. Clive Tolley wrote a good article about that fact. Read it here: www.academia.edu/3265345/Hrolfs_Saga_Kraka_and_Sami_Bear_Rites
Hello, I do not know if you are aware of that, sir, but it's not just people in the English language who are following you. I am French, and I have a hard time understanding you with your American accent. Would it be possible for you to speak a little less quickly please? I know, it's a little daring of me to ask you this, but it would be very useful for a lot of people I think. Anyway thank you very much for your videos. Sorry if I offended you, it was not my intention.
The Sami aren't aboriginal to Northern Scandinavia. The Indo-Europeans who's descendants became North Germanic peoples settled the area nearly 3000 years before the Sami arrived.
I much enjoy these stories, its like story-time for grown ups.
OK awesome...got my coffee and got Jackson Crawford telling Old Norse stories! Looking forward to part 2!
The two or three that follow this channel. Dry humor. Nice. Great start. Thanks Doc C.
The ad for Grimfrost's Axe came up just as soon as you described the three weapons in the cave. That timing was hilariously perfect!
Happened for me as well.
well, that's because the ad is part of the video, so the placement is intentional
I want to add (for others than Dr. Crawford) that the Sami minority of northern Scandinavia speak (a) Finno-Ugric language(s) which they share with the Finnish and Estonian languages (and Hungarian for that matter). Both Scandinavians themselves and Latin writers referred to the Sami as Finns or "skiing Finns". Curiosity: "Þórir hundr" (Tore Hund, where hund=dog in Scandinavian) (990-1032 AD), a viking chieftain from Bjarkøy, Troms in northern Norway got rich and famous from trade and by taxing the Sami, the so-called "Finn tax".
You should have said so in the other chat hehe, that is quite convincing :)
I am going to read all mentions of 'Finnar' in the sagas to try and find conclusive evidence, like physical descriptions. If you know of any such examples (Black of hair and eyes, slinted eyes) you could help me out a ton. I just want to be sure it is the Sami they are talking about.
@@sarahgray430 Yea but did they look like that when they arrived though? I am talking over a thousand years ago. I guess it's possible they had already intermixed with Karelians and Ugric people on their way to Norway.
@@ShaareiZoharDaas I don't speak Sami. I believe it to be correct to say that every Sami would also know the dominant language in their country (Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, or Russian).
This is United Swedish Sami (my translation): www.sapmi.se/kontakta-oss/ If you write in English, Swedish, Norwegian, or Sami, I think they may be able to help you (for example directing you to Sami organisations in neighboring countries). Good luck!
Interesting detail with the bag over the head as the preferred intro to killing a magic user. Doesn't Eirik Bloodaxe in Heimskringla do the same thing to the finns who are the captors/tutors of Gunnhild?
awesome story! I love when you tell the stories! Lovin it! Thank you so much!!
Just realized there was no distinction between public and private and the exercise of violence. I'm reading Dr. Neil Price's new edition of The Viking Way and he argues that violence is often propelled by a supernatural ritual engine and I'm kinda seeing that mechanism in this tale ...thank you!
Super natural ritual engine? Could you clarify please? I'm curious to understand what you're saying.
Yesss!! Finally, i was really looking forward to this.Thank you.
Fascinating yarn
Thank you for your excellent video and translation.
Great video as always. I laughed every time you said Hvit because it sounds like you're saying "skit" in swedish. Queen skit - hilarious!
För att va ärlig var hon ju lite av en skit så namnet passar.
Very cool (and weird) stories.
I’m really into this story, I’m excited to hear what happens next.
I literally just read this saga, so this is awesome. thanks for sharing :)
Quite a good begining. Thanks Crawford. Son of Jack.🏆
Poul Anderson wrote a pretty good novel about Hrolf Kraki.Can't wait to read your translation of the real story.
Mr. Crawford, can you please do a series on the family and lineage of Fornjotr? Curious about the kings of Finland and Kvenland mentioned in the sagas.
This is definitely the most bizarre case of Lycanthropy I've ever heard
Haha🤣
What we call elk here in the USA is actually a wapiti.
the og "what are you doing, stepmom?"
Wonderfully told looking forward to part 2. Wondering have you heard the work of Heilung. Were there songs to these sagas? Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
That story has a lot of "...like you do..." to it.
I believe this may be the actual Beowulf.
Yes the Norse version
This sounds like a Grimm's fairytale
doctor the thing is youtube doosnt even show me your new vids in my subscription feed
Peer review? You mean you're not going to just publish what you think is the truth, without any concern for historical accuracy and context? What kind of guru are you?
Are the other 2 weapons taken from the cave? If so who gets what?
I wonder whether 'the king OF x-land' in sagas written down in later in centuries is a medieval misinterpretation of 'a king IN x-land'?
Snow in july?
Turn on the subtitles.
"Hi I'm old nurse specialist Dr Jackson Crawford."
This saga is just riddled with sami motifs.
Clive Tolley wrote a good article about that fact.
Read it here: www.academia.edu/3265345/Hrolfs_Saga_Kraka_and_Sami_Bear_Rites
I finally got around to looking uo what my name is.. I am happy to know it isn't jibberish from my overly proud parents!
Yep, same with weapon Ad.😂😂😂😂
Hello,
I do not know if you are aware of that, sir, but it's not just people in the English language who are following you. I am French, and I have a hard time understanding you with your American accent.
Would it be possible for you to speak a little less quickly please?
I know, it's a little daring of me to ask you this, but it would be very useful for a lot of people I think.
Anyway thank you very much for your videos.
Sorry if I offended you, it was not my intention.
The Sami aren't aboriginal to Northern Scandinavia. The Indo-Europeans who's descendants became North Germanic peoples settled the area nearly 3000 years before the Sami arrived.
the two or three of you 🤣🤣🤣
Grimmfrost....why?
Meowdy