Gryting, King of Orkdal

Drawing of the captured King Gryting brought before King Harald

Gryting was, according to the Heimskringla, a king of Orkdal in the period leading up to Harald Fairhair's unification of Norway. He was the first leader in Trøndelag to make a stand against King Harald's ravaging of the country. At the Battle of Orkdal, Gryting's men were defeated, and Gryting taken prisoner. After this, Gryting swore allegiance to King Harald.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Sturluson, Snorri (1964). Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway. Translated by Hollander, Lee M. pp. 62–63. ISBN 0292730616. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)


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