What is the only surviving manuscript of Gutasaga?
The National Library of Sweden in Stockholm holds a single manuscript known as Codex Holm B 64. This document dates to the 13th century and contains the text of Gutasaga alongside the Gutalag legal code.
Who discovered the island that emerged from water at night in the Gutasaga story?
A man named Þieluar discovered an island that remained submerged under water during daylight hours. He broke this spell by lighting a fire upon the shore to free the land.
How did the three sons divide Gotland according to the Gutasaga narrative?
Three brothers divided Gotland into distinct sections where Graipr held the northern third, Gute claimed the middle section, and Gunnfjaun took control of the southern third. This legal division persisted until the year 1747 when it finally ended.
Where did the emigrants from Gotland travel after leaving their home island?
These emigrants journeyed to Þorsburg but were chased away from that location before moving on to Faroy. A group settled on an island called Dagaiþi close to Estonia and traveled up-river through Russia along the waterway known as the Dyna before arriving in Greece.
When did Awair Strabain arrange the agreement between Gotland and the king of Sweden?
This event occurred before the end of the 9th century when Wulfstan of Hedeby reported the island was subject to Swedish rule. The text asserts duties and obligations for both the Swedish king and bishop regarding Gotland.
What modern places and objects bear names derived from characters in the Gutasaga saga?
Names from the saga appear on modern places like Tjelvar's Grave stone ship located in Boge and a cairn in Garde known as Digerrojr. In 2011 the Swedish Astronomical Society hosted a competition to name a newly discovered Apollo asteroid found in Visby which received the designation 137052 Tjelvar.