
403: Norse sagas: Wormtongue
Myths and Legends
The Tragic Tale of Poetry, Rivalry, and Lost Love
This chapter unfolds the poignant tale of Gunnlaug Wormtongue, a poet whose return to Iceland is marred by rivalry and jealousy over Helga. As their fates intertwine in a tragic duel, the story explores themes of unrequited love and the haunting regrets that follow.
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