Characters / grettla
Grettir Asmund's son/daughter
Patronymic: Grettir Asmund’s child. Status: auto-bootstrap
n=10
722Mentions
45Degree
0.7236Betweenness
0.13536PageRank
0.9075Closeness
0.032Clustering
0Community
3 / 66First / death ch.
Narrative prominence
722Mentions
59Chapters present
85Dialogue turns
134Events involved
Kin
No parent/child links recorded.
Aliases
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Relations and evidence
Kinship(12)
with Einar · weight 1 · ch. 3–3
“He was the son of Einar, the son of Olvir the Babyman.”
with Asmund · weight 1 · ch. 14–14
“He got little affection from his father Asmund, but his mother loved him dearly.”
with Atli · weight 2 · ch. 15–15
“Grettir's brother Atli was then growing to a man; he was most gracious in manners and universally liked.”
“Grettir went to the sports when he was fourteen years old at the request of his brother Atli.”
with Bersi · weight 1 · ch. 23–23
“There had come to the jarl's court Bersi the son of Skaldtorfa, Grettir's comrade and friend.”
with Dromund · weight 1 · ch. 23–23
“There Grettir met his brother Thorsteinn Dromund, who greeted him joyfully and invited him to be his guest.”
with Thorsteinn · weight 1 · ch. 24–24
“Grettir went with Thorfinn after bidding an affectionate farewell to his brother Thorsteinn.”
with Longhair · weight 1 · ch. 30–30
“Thorhall's son Gamli married Rannveig, the daughter of Asmund Longhair, Grettir's sister.”
with Thorir · weight 1 · ch. 30–30
“Before him were the sons of Thorir.”
with Asdis · weight 1 · ch. 47–47
“Thorbjorn Oxmain's interest, he said, was so great that there was no certainty of Grettir's mother, Asdis, being allowed to remain at Bjarg if the feud continued.”
with Arnor · weight 1 · ch. 48–48
“He asked for Thorbjorn, and they told him that he was gone out into the fields to bind hay with his sixteen-year-old son Arnor.”
with Ljarskogar · weight 1 · ch. 53–53
“During the autumn Grettir returned to the South and did not stop till he came to his kinsman Thorsteinn Kuggason in Ljarskogar, who welcomed him.”
with Kuggason · weight 1 · ch. 53–53
“During the autumn Grettir returned to the South and did not stop till he came to his kinsman Thorsteinn Kuggason in Ljarskogar, who welcomed him.”
Friendship(2)
with Thorfinn · weight 2 · ch. 20–22
“Many whom he had never set eyes on before greeted him warmly because of his exploit in killing the vikings, and several of the leading men invited him to stay with them, but he preferred to return to his friend Thorfinn.”
“Grettir, after slaying Bjorn, went to More to his friend Thorfinn and told him exactly what had happened.”
with Snorri the Godi · weight 1 · ch. 68–68
“Snorri showed his approval of Grettir's action towards Thorodd, for his counsels were always friendly to Grettir.”
Conversation(45)
with Asdis · weight 1 · ch. 13–13
“So he spoke up and asked for Asdis as his wife.”
with Asmund · weight 7 · ch. 14–17
“Asmund told him that he must do some work.”
“Asmund was very much annoyed and asked Grettir whether he had killed the birds.”
“As the autumn advanced Asmund wanted more warmth, and was constantly telling Grettir to rub his back hard.”
“Soon after this Asmund spoke to Grettir and told him to look after his horses.”
with Asmund · weight 4 · ch. 14–14
“Grettir said that would not suit him very well, but asked what he was to do.”
“Grettir grinned and answered:”
“Grettir said that would be better than back-fire-warming.”
“Asmund asked him where the horses were; he said he had looked after them as usual.”
with Thorkell · weight 1 · ch. 16–16
“Thorkell said: "It is a most unfortunate occurrence, because Skeggi was entrusted to my service, and was a man of good family.”
with Haflidi · weight 1 · ch. 17–17
“Grettir spoke a verse:”
with Audun · weight 2 · ch. 18–28
“Audun said there was no pressing need for him to know.”
“Audun bent down, gathered up the skin and threw it right into Grettir's breast, telling him to take what he sent him.”
with Thorir · weight 1 · ch. 19–19
“Thorir said: "So it is; but I have to fulfil my promise to the mistress."”
with Thorir · weight 2 · ch. 19–82
“Grettir then went out and called out loud: "Go to bed, women!”
“Then he went to seek Thorir in Gard and told him of the slayings, adding that he considered that he had a right to the money which had been put on Grettir's head.”
with Thorfinn · weight 5 · ch. 20–20
“Thorfinn went to Grettir and turned towards him and thanked him with the fairest words for his courageous conduct.”
“In the spring Thorfinn asked him what he would like to do.”
“Thorfinn said that any money which he required should be at his service; Grettir said he did not want more just then than enough to pay for his living.”
“Thorfinn said that was his due, and brought him to a ship, where he gave him the excellent short sword.”
with Thorfinn · weight 2 · ch. 20–20
“He said he would go North to Vagar while the fair was on there.”
“Thorfinn said that any money which he required should be at his service; Grettir said he did not want more just then than enough to pay for his living.”
with Many · weight 1 · ch. 20–20
“Many whom he had never set eyes on before greeted him warmly because of his exploit in killing the vikings, and several of the leading men invited him to stay with them, but he preferred to return to his friend Thorfinn.”
with Thorkell · weight 1 · ch. 21–21
“Thorkell told them to wait for him, but Grettir said it was not necessary.”
with Bjorn · weight 1 · ch. 21–21
“Then Bjorn said: "There is no need to suppose that Grettir will run away from his cloak.”
with Bjorn · weight 3 · ch. 21–22
“Grettir then spoke a verse:”
“Grettir spoke a verse:”
“Grettir said that few men had any reason to act maliciously towards him; he had accepted no money-atonement, nor would he do so now; that if he had his way they should not both go away unhurt, and that if Bjorn refused to fight he would brand him as a coward.”
with Thorsteinn · weight 5 · ch. 23–53
“Grettir told him all about his case, and Thorsteinn took his view of it, but told him to beware of Gunnar.”
“Thorsteinn sent Grettir on to Tunga to Snorri the Godi, with whom he was then at peace, and advised Grettir to ask for his protection, and if it were refused to go West to Thorgils the son of Ari in Reykjaholar, "who will surely take you in for the winter.”
“Thorsteinn sent Grettir on to Tunga to Snorri the Godi, with whom he was then at peace, and advised Grettir to ask for his protection, and if it were refused to go West to Thorgils the son of Ari in Reykjaholar, "who will surely take you in for the winter.”
“Thorsteinn then told Grettir that he must find some other hiding-place for himself, since he would not work.”
with Bersi · weight 1 · ch. 24–24
“"Grettir," he said, "is a man of high birth and is my good friend.”
with Bardi · weight 4 · ch. 28–31
“Bardi asked what they were contending about.”
“Bardi then turned back and said to Grettir: "I would like it to be understood that you only come with me if it meets with Thorarin's approval, since all the arrangements for the expedition are with him."”
“Grettir asked what the news was, and Bardi told him without hesitation.”
“Bardi answered that his brothers and Eyjvolf his brother-in-law had been with him.”
with Bardi · weight 2 · ch. 28–31
“Grettir replied in a verse:”
“Grettir asked who had been with them.”
with Atli · weight 2 · ch. 29–29
“Grettir asked Atli who should have charge of his stallion.”
“Atli said very little, but Grettir rather swaggered and said that they should meet again if he had his way.”
with Kormak · weight 1 · ch. 30–30
“Kormak told them to take up the challenge like men and to do their best.”
with Kormak · weight 1 · ch. 30–30
“Grettir was in front of his men and told them to see that nobody got behind him.”
with Jokull · weight 3 · ch. 34–34
“Jokull told him that no more was said than had really happened.”
“Jokull told him not to do it.”
“Jokull said: "I see there is no use in dissuading you.”
with Thorhall · weight 3 · ch. 35–35
“Thorhall said he would indeed be thankful to him for staying there.”
“Thorhall told Grettir what had occurred and advised him to look to himself, for he was a dead man if he waited for Glam.”
“Thorhall praised God and thanked Grettir warmly for having laid this unclean spirit.”
with Thorvald · weight 4 · ch. 35–75
“Grettir rode to Ass in Vatnsdal and was welcomed by Thorvald, who asked him all about his encounter with Glam.”
“Grettir said that his temper had not improved, that he had even less discretion than before, and was more impatient of being crossed.”
“Soon afterwards Grettir went to the bondi Thorvald, told him his difficulty and asked him to take him out to the island again, which he did, lending him a ship and taking him over.”
“Soon afterwards Grettir went to the bondi Thorvald, told him his difficulty and asked him to take him out to the island again, which he did, lending him a ship and taking him over.”
with Thorbjorn · weight 5 · ch. 37–78
“Grettir heard every word that Thorbjorn said, but took no notice as long as he was speaking.”
“He asked for Thorbjorn, and they told him that he was gone out into the fields to bind hay with his sixteen-year-old son Arnor.”
“Grettir said there was not much hope of that.”
“He said there was nothing on which he was so determined.”
with Grim Thorhall's son/daughter · weight 4 · ch. 47–47
“Grettir reached Gilsbakki that day, where Grim the son of Thorhall welcomed him warmly and begged him to stay, which he did.”
“Grettir reached Gilsbakki that day, where Grim the son of Thorhall welcomed him warmly and begged him to stay, which he did.”
“Then he said:”
“Grim told Grettir of many things that had been done in Midfjord in the North during his absence, and that no blood-money had been paid for Atli.”
with Grim Thorhall's son/daughter · weight 1 · ch. 47–47
“He let Saddle-head run loose and told Grim how he had come by her.”
with Snorri the Godi · weight 1 · ch. 49–49
“Snorri answered: "I am now an old man, and have no mind to harbour outlaws, unless in a case of necessity.”
with Thorgils Ari's son/daughter · weight 3 · ch. 50–50
“Grettir came to Reykjaholar towards the beginning of the winter and asked Thorgils to let him stay the winter with him.”
“Thorgils said he was welcome to his entertainment, like other free men; "but," he said, "we do not pay much attention to the preparation of the food."”
“They did as he bade and made out that it was all play.”
with Thorgils Ari's son/daughter · weight 2 · ch. 50–50
“Thorgils said he was welcome to his entertainment, like other free men; "but," he said, "we do not pay much attention to the preparation of the food."”
“Thorgils asked after Grettir; they told him how they had parted, and he sent men out to him.”
with Thorgeir · weight 1 · ch. 50–50
“Thorgils said to them what he had said to Grettir, and so great was the deference paid to him that none of them spoke an improper word to the other, although they did not always think alike.”
with Thormod · weight 1 · ch. 50–50
“Grettir asked whether they would go on home with the ox or whether they would beach the boat.”
with Thorodd · weight 2 · ch. 51–68
“Thorodd said he saw that his case was beset with difficulties, and that for his part he was willing to accept the proposal.”
“Thorodd told his name and asked: "Why do you not rather ask my business than my name?"”
with Thorbjorg · weight 2 · ch. 52–52
“Thorbjorg told him to come home with her and gave him a horse to ride on.”
“Thorbjorg told him everything which had happened with the Isafjord men.”
with Gest · weight 1 · ch. 65–65
“The priest asked him what he thought had become of the men who had disappeared; Grettir said he thought that they must have gone among the rocks.”
with Illugi · weight 5 · ch. 67–80
“He went on straight to Bjarg, where his mother and Illugi greeted him joyfully.”
“Grettir asked Illugi what was to be done, and he said he could think of nothing else but to wait until a ship brought them some fire.”
“Illugi returned and Grettir asked him how he had parted with his man.”
“Grettir gave it a kick with his foot and said: "An ill tree and ill sent.”
with Thorodd · weight 1 · ch. 68–68
“Grettir hailed him and asked who he was.”
with Soon · weight 2 · ch. 69–75
“Grettir said she should not fall into trouble through him, "but," he said, "I can no longer live alone even to save my life."”
“Soon afterwards Grettir went to the bondi Thorvald, told him his difficulty and asked him to take him out to the island again, which he did, lending him a ship and taking him over.”
with Gudmund the Mighty · weight 1 · ch. 69–69
“Grettir told his mother what Gudmund the Mighty had advised him to do, and declared he would try to get to Drangey if he could.”
with Gudmund the Mighty · weight 1 · ch. 69–69
“Yet, he said, he could not go there unless he could find some faithful man to stay with him.”
with Illugi · weight 3 · ch. 69–80
“Then Illugi said: "I will go with you, brother.”
“He told them to guard the ladder well since everything depended upon that.”
“Illugi said: "I told you that no good would come of that old woman."”
with Thorbjorn · weight 3 · ch. 73–76
“Thorbjorn begged Grettir to do so much for his asking as to quit the island.”
“Thorbjorn said: "It may be that I can give you some assistance which will make it worth your while to do this.”
“Thorbjorn asked him whether he would not leave the island.”
with Easterner · weight 1 · ch. 76–76
“One day they went to Drangey and he put the Easterner ashore in a certain place, telling him not to let himself be seen if he got to the top.”
with Glaum · weight 1 · ch. 80–80
“Every evening Grettir asked if the ladder was drawn in.”
with Angle · weight 1 · ch. 82–82
“Grettir said to Angle: "Who showed you the way to the island?"”
Conflict(11)
with Olaf · weight 1 · ch. 12–12
“Olaf wounded Ofeig Grettir fatally, but Thorgeir carried him off and sprang on to his ship with him.”
with Audun · weight 1 · ch. 15–15
“Audun then struck at Grettir with the bat that he was holding, but Grettir ducked and the blow missed him.”
with Skeggi · weight 1 · ch. 16–16
“Skeggi then seized his axe and struck at Grettir, who on seeing it seized the handle of the axe with his left hand and pulled it forward with such force that Skeggi at once let go.”
with Hjarrandi · weight 1 · ch. 22–22
“He sent messengers to Thorfinn to summon both him and Grettir to appear before him.”
with Odd the Needy · weight 2 · ch. 29–29
“Then Odd thrust with his pointed stick at Grettir and caught him in the shoulder-blade which Grettir was turning towards him.”
“Then Odd thrust with his pointed stick at Grettir and caught him in the shoulder-blade which Grettir was turning towards him.”
with Glam · weight 1 · ch. 35–35
“Glam saw a heap of something in the seat, came farther into the hall and seized the cloak tightly with his hand.”
with Some · weight 1 · ch. 38–38
“Some of them struck at him with firebrands, and the fire spread all through the house.”
with Thorbjorn · weight 2 · ch. 48–48
“Thorbjorn took his shield, held it before him, drew his sword and turned against Grettir directly he recognised him.”
“Then Thorbjorn rushed upon Grettir and struck at him, but he parried it with the buckler in his left hand and struck with his sword a blow which severed Thorbjorn's shield in two and went into his head, reaching the brain.”
with All-Thing · weight 1 · ch. 51–51
“Grettir was outlawed at the All-Thing and Atli was killed just after it.”
with Atli · weight 1 · ch. 51–51
“Grettir was outlawed at the All-Thing and Atli was killed just after it.”
with Angle · weight 1 · ch. 82–82
“Angle took his sword in both hands and hewed at Grettir's head.”
Killing(2)
with Glam · weight 1 · ch. 35–35
“He drew his short sword, cut off Glam's head and laid it between his thighs.”
with Arnor · weight 1 · ch. 48–48
“When he saw that the boy was within reach he raised his sword aloft and struck Arnor's head with the back of it such a blow that the skull broke and he died.”
Support(3)
with Asmund · weight 1 · ch. 28–28
“He soon came to his home in Bjarg, and Asmund gave him a fitting welcome.”
with Odd the Needy · weight 1 · ch. 29–29
“Odd stood in the front by his horse, and one could not be sure that he was not pricking off Atli's horse from his own.”
with Illugi · weight 1 · ch. 82–82
“They returned to the attack; Illugi defended himself and Grettir courageously, but Grettir was unfit for fighting, partly from his wounds, partly from his illness.”