The Story of the Ere-Dwellers (Eyrbyggja Saga)

The Story of the Ere-Dwellers -- also known as the Eyrbyggja Saga -- was originally written in Icelandic (that is, in Old Norse) sometime around the middle of the 13th century. The original author is unknown, although some scholars have suggested a connection with the author of the Laxdaela Saga. The work was translated by William Morris, a well known fantasist, architect,
and political firebrand.

The Eyrbyggja saga is one of the Icelanders' sagas. The name means the saga of the inhab…