August 19, 2005
Über-Viking's grave found?
Icelandic State Radio reports that the possible grave site of Egil Skalla-Grímsson, one of Iceland's most famous vikings, has been found under the altar of a church from the settlement period. No bones were found at the burial site. . .Full story here.Born around 910 A.D., Egil early showed considerable promise; he got drunk at three and killed at six. But he also revealed a more cerebral and softer side by commemorating his first slaying with a poem, paying tribute to his mother and presciently predicting his own glorious career as a viking.
During his long life, Egil not only killed but also gouged eyes out of some of his enemies and vomited over others . . .
Posted by David on August 19, 2005 10:29 PM
"he got drunk at three and killed at six."
Why do I feel something was garbled here?
Could at least have said AM or PM...
Posted by: John Anderson on August 21, 2005 3:36 AM
I think they mean "age".
Posted by: Steve on August 22, 2005 2:05 PM
No, it has to be 3 pm. You just don't get drunk at 3 am to kill someone . Getting drunk at 3 pm is for murder. Getting drunk at 3 am is for a roll in the sack with the serving wenches.
Or if you are on the Continent, then 3 pm is for pillaging, 3 am is for rape.
Posted by: j swift on August 22, 2005 3:49 PM
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