1. Examine the role of women in both sagas, paying special attention toGudridandFreydis. Is it accurate to conclude that women held a significantamount of power and influence? Why or why not? (Be sure...

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1. Examine the role of women in both sagas, paying special attention toGudridandFreydis. Is it accurate to conclude that women held a significantamount of power and influence? Why or why not? (Be sure to frame your analysis in terms of Norse society.)


2. In what ways can we use the sagas as evidence of the Norse transition from paganism to Christianity? Of the two sagas, which one displays moreChristian influence? Which one displays more pagan influence?


3. Why wasVinlandabandoned? In answering this, consider multiple factors because there is no single reason. That said, a complete answer mustfactor in the migratory nature of Norse society as well as their interactions with the indigenous Inuit peoples.

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Answer To: 1. Examine the role of women in both sagas, paying special attention toGudridandFreydis. Is it...

Taruna answered on Oct 01 2021
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The two sagas of Greenland are the sources of Norse migrating and discovering new lands in North America. The sagas depict Viking culture as a symbol of warriors who were ready to involve in any state of conflict for the sake of personal dignity. The tribal culture followed by the Vikings led to some controversial portrayal of characters like Freydis, a fearless and protective Viking warrior, the half-sister to Leif Erikson. She joined an expedition to Vinland led by Þorfinnr Karlsefni. It was more of an agreement between the two brothers and her that they would move to Vinalnd and share the regions among themselves. The conflict arose among them because of the first arrival of the brothers, Helgi and Finnbogi first to the land. Freydis realized that she was cheated by the treaty norms.
    Throughout the winter, small disputes kept on going between Helgi, Finnbogi and Freydis to claim the new lands. What makes this entire scene interesting is relatable to the division...
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