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An example of a page from the Orkneyinga saga, as it appears in a printed copy of the 14th-century Flateyjarbók.
An example of a page from the Orkneyinga saga, as it appears in a printed copy of the 14th-century Flateyjarbók.
An early 19th century illustration of "Mount Hekla from Odde"
An early 19th century illustration of "Mount Hekla from Odde"
Magnus Barefoot's army in Ireland. It has been argued that Magnus's actions in the west form the basis of the saga narrative about the submission of O
Magnus Barefoot's army in Ireland. It has been argued that Magnus's actions in the west form the basis of the saga narrative about the submission of Orkney and Shetland to Harald Fairhair's fleet.
"Odin Rides to Hel" (1908) by W. G. Collingwood
"Odin Rides to Hel" (1908) by W. G. Collingwood
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Ring of Brodgar, on the island of Mainland, Orkney
Ring of Brodgar, on the island of Mainland, Orkney
Midhowe Broch on the west coast of Rousay
Midhowe Broch on the west coast of Rousay
According to the Orkneyinga Saga, Harald Fairhair (on the right, with fair hair) took control of Orkney in 875. He is shown here inheriting his kingdo
According to the Orkneyinga Saga, Harald Fairhair (on the right, with fair hair) took control of Orkney in 875. He is shown here inheriting his kingdom from his father Halfdan the Black, in an illustration from the Flateyjarbók.
Artist's conception of King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway, who forcibly Christianised Orkney. Painting by Peter Nicolai Arbo.
Artist's conception of King Olaf Tryggvason of Norway, who forcibly Christianised Orkney. Painting by Peter Nicolai Arbo.