Eyolf the Gray
Son of Thord the Yeller and kinsman of Bork who announced the slaying of Gisli Surson at Holyfell.
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Eyolf the Gray is a figure in the Eyrbyggja Saga, identified as a son of Thord the Yeller and a kinsman of Bork. He dwelt at Otterdale west in Ernfirth. The saga records a single vivid scene: Eyolf came to Holyfell with twelve armed men announcing they had slain Gisli Surson (Eyrbyggja Saga, Ch. 13).
- Eyrbyggja Saga -- Chapter 13 (Of Snorri Thorgrimson) (1 citation)
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