Ursprung - Þat Mælti Mín Móðir (URMINNEN SINGLE) w/ Sigurboði Grétarsson

Egill Skallagrímsson (c. 904 – c. 995) was a Viking-Age poet, warrior and farmer. Apart from being a warrior of immense might in literary sources, Egill is also celebrated for his poetry, considered by many historians to be the finest of the ancient Scandinavian poets. This poem can be found in Egill’s Lausavísur (no. 3), found in chapter 40 of Egils Saga. This song is sung by Sigurboði Grétarsson. LYRICS: English translation: “My mother wants a price paid To purchase my proud-oared ship Standing high in