SCAND 50 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hongkong And Yaumati Ferry, Lyf, Pacifier
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Sagas= epic stories written down (after the fact) by christian monks. Book prose theory=a belief in the written rather then the oral origins of the sagas. (little mermaid written by danish author, hans christian andersen) 930 althing (annual gathering of the chieftans and thingmen); very egalitarian and diplomatic. A lot of business was done, they held courts at this event. But, point of these sagas aren"t to be historical, they hold exaggerated crises. Limited social hierarchy in iceland than anywhere else. No law enforcement or police force, no death penalty but . Ultimate punishment: full outlawry= anyone could do anything to you & it would not matter; a judgment after which an individual existed outside the law, oftentimes meant torture, punishment or even death. Chieftans more likely to have success at althing because they can manipulate the court system. Learn about sam the lawyer: wealthy skilled conceited man.
