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Holyfell

Icelandic saga site associated with Snorri the Priest, Thurid, and Thor worship.

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Holyfell is a place in the Icelandic saga landscape, associated with several prominent figures. It served as the home of Snorri the Priest and Thurid, and is connected to Thorstein Codbiter and Osvif. The site was associated with Thor worship and lay near Frodis-water.

Holyfell was home to Snorri the Priest and Thurid. The place is connected to a number of saga figures including Kiartan, Stir, Eyolf the Gray, Thord the Yeller, Gisli, and Under-the-Lava. It lies near Frodis-water.