Viking's Prize
“I’ve taken great pains to stay true to my research in that I’ve drawn Olav as best I saw him, and I even have gone so far as to include dialogue actually attributed to him by the Heimskringla (The lives of the Norse Kings) by Snorre Sturlason, edited by Erling Monsen, translated by A. H. Smith. But I have also taken incredible literary license with the circumstances surrounding the elusive battle of Svolde, as well as the battle itself. The truth remains, however, that Olav Trygvason of Norway ...was a zealous man who, while he may or may not have held to his faith,” did oppress his people to such a degree that they felt they had no choice but to rise up against him. Some of those opposing him were Christian themselves (such as Svein Forkbeard), who resented Olav’s ultimatums and iron fist.
As for the rumors that he survived die battle, perhaps he did, but he never again returned to claim his throne or his lands.MoreLess
As for the rumors that he survived die battle, perhaps he did, but he never again returned to claim his throne or his lands.MoreLess
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