Holmgang
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Holmgang is a duel practiced by early medieval Scandinavians. It was a legally recognized way to settle disputes.
Egill Skallagrímsson engaging in holmgang with Berg-Önundr, painting by Johannes Flintoe
Historical reenactors recreating a holmgang
The Northman
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The Northman is a 2022 American epic period fantasy action film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjón. Based on the legend of Amleth from Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus,
Holmgang
…for his upcoming album Ragnarök. The song, melodic and aggressive, ties the ancient Northern practice into modern military context. In the 2022 film The Northman, Amleth and Fjölnir engage in a holmgang at the top of the volcano Hekla. Trial by combat…
Alexander Skarsgard
Nicole Kidman
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Anya Taylor Joy by Gage Skidmore