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In the first part of this Saga Brief, we look at the story behind the conversion of Iceland.

Music:

Opening - “Rúnatal” by An Danzza with selections from History Channel's Vikings

Intro to Saga Brief - from Icelandic Folk Music: Tröllaslagur

Outro - Ólafur Liljurós

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