Saga Brief 27a - Icelandic Impressions of the Sagas (Interview with Bjorn Grimsson)

On our recent trip to Iceland, we had the pleasure of speaking to a variety of fascinating people about their interest in the sagas. Our goal was to get a sense of how these individuals read and engage with these medieval texts in a modern context. Saga Brief 27, a 4 part interview series, is the result of those efforts. In this first episode, we chat with Björn Júlíus Grímsson, an Icelandic tour guide who loves to share the stunning landscapes and rich culture of his country on sightseeing tours and excursions all over Iceland. He's also a regular Saga Thing listener! Though the interview itself is regrettably brief, we spent a great deal of time at lunch and after the interview chatting with Björn and his lovely wife Zoe about the sagas, about the logistics of running a tour in Iceland, about audio production, and about life in Iceland and America. It was such a pleasure getting to know them, being welcomed into their home, playing with their son, and sharing that time together. And Björn was kind enough to join us for a walk through Þingvellir the following day. By the end of our visit, it felt like we'd known them for ages even though we had really just met right before this interview. As we begin working on our official Saga Thing tours, we plan to take full advantage of Björn and Zoe's expertise and talents. If you can't wait for the Saga Thing tour, you can get in touch with Björn through his website and follow him on Instagram . You should also check out Zoe's music on Spotify . We're all big fans now! Music Credits: Opening song – “ Rúnatal ” by An Danzza Introduction – from Icelandic Folk Music: Tröllaslagur Outro – Ólafur Liljurós

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This episode is 23:37 long.

This episode was published on May 3, 2025.

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