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How the Sea Rovers Came to Ice land a Thousand Weare Ago
A Norse legend tells of Harald the Fairhaired vowing to curb pirates, his long hair becoming a symbol of rule, and Iceland’s discovery by Floki aided by three ravens. His voyage ends in Iceland naming, with harsh winters and barren lands. It notes later settlers Hjorleif and Ingolf preparing to settle after wintering.
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Norway
Harald
Harald the Fairhaired
Floki
Ile
Shetlands
Faroe Islands
Iceland
Hjorleif
Ingolf