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* Proverbs in Eyrbyggja saga
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The creation of a draugr is not exactly clear, but in the Eyrbyggja saga, a shepherd is killed by a draugr and rises the next night as one himself.
Among written sources which the author likely used are Laxdœla saga, Eyrbyggja saga and Ljósvetninga saga as well as the lost sagas Brjáns saga and Gauks saga Trandilssonar.
The other two relate to the saga literature ; the first is a retelling of Styrbjarnar þáttr Svíakappa ( alluded to in Eyrbyggja Saga and Heimskringla ), while the second is a direct translation from Egil's saga, supplemented with extensive notes, some which explain Eddison's aesthetic and philosophical outlook.
Eyrbyggja Saga details the transition of paganism to Christianity within Icelandic settlement under the direction of Snorri Goði, or “ Snorri the Priest .” The emphasis on justice and the conviction in their system of governance is reflected within the saga: “ They say we ’ ll suffer setbacks in court ; we must plead for support from powerful chieftains: but Arnkel will argue an eloquent case, he ’ ll sway judge and jury-I have faith in justice .” However, court decisions were often displaced by personal and violent acts of vengeance as a matter of duty and honor.
But the Eyrbyggja saga from the Icelandic Scandinavian influence tradition speak of human sacrifices in honor of the Scandinavian god Thor.
Stories and references can be found throughout various sagas including: Laxdæla saga, Eiriks saga, and Eyrbyggja saga.
Parts of his story are also retold in Eyrbyggja saga, Saxo Grammaticus ' Gesta Danorum ( book 10 ), Knýtlinga saga and Hervarar saga.
Aud figures in several Norse sagas, including ; Landnámabók, Njal's Saga, Laxdaela Saga, Eyrbyggja Saga, Eiríks saga rauða and Grettis Saga.
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