Episode 40i - Ljósvetninga Saga (Judgments)

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Sep 17, 2025116:00Society & Culture

After nearly a year of working our way through Ljósvetninga Saga, it is finally time to bring it to the Saga Thing and pass judgments. As always, we'll pass out awards for Best Bloodshed, Nicknames, and Notable Witticism...

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