Episode 16c - Grettir’s Saga (Part 3)




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Summary: <div style="text-align: center; font-style: normal;"><img src="http://sagathing.podbean.com/mf/web/6mhvjp/GrettirandThorirRed-Beard.jpg" alt="GrettirandThorirRed-Beard.jpg"></div><div><em><br></em></div><div> <em>The Saga of Grettir the Strong</em> continues.  In this episode, Grettir arrives home in Iceland only to discover that his father has passed away, his brother has been slain by Thorbjorn Oxen-might, and that he himself has been outlawed for the accidental burning of Thorir of Gard's sons in Norway.  That's a lot to take in all at once.  As an outlaw, Grettir is forced to lurk in the wilds, hide in caves, and rely on the kindness of others for food.  Since Grettir's not terribly kind himself, he usually just steals what he needs.  Join us as we discuss the last of Grettir's adventures, including amazing feats of strength, battles with a troll-hag and a giant, and a rocky encounter with a witch.  Will Grettir get stumped by the witch's black magic? Will he go out in a blaze of glory? And will he ever recover from the embarrassment of his exposed manhood?  Find out in this episode of Saga Thing.</div>