260-Norse Sagas: Norse Code
Myths and Legends
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Banishment Ofunder
Hydrik was a young man who lost his brother in an accident. His mother found him getting ready to leave, and knew what she had to do. She gave him her grandfather's sword as well as two pieces of gold so that he could find peace. He then travelled through Scandinavia until the winds of winter began to blow. In sweden, he decided to take up with king harold for the winter. But at dinner one night there were intruders trying to force their way into the throne room. They demanded money from the king before they would let him go. The king agreed but only if hydric paid them tribute first. Hydrick did not want to pay tribute because he
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