The Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX) on Olaf

The Danish History, > Book Six.

• attestation: The first Norn gave Olaf beauty and favor; the second gave generosity; the third cursed him with niggardliness

  "The first of them was of a benignant temper, and bestowed upon the boy abundant beauty and ample store of favour in the eyes of men. The second granted him the gift of surpassing generosity. But the third, a woman of more mischievous temper"

The Danish History, > Book Seven.

• attestation: An alternative tradition holds Olaf was the son of Ingild's sister rather than Ingild himself

  "some say that Olaf was the son of Ingild's sister, though this opinion is doubtful"

• attestation: Olaf on his deathbed divided royal power between his sons Frode and Harald, alternating sea and land rule yearly

  "he took thought for his sons FRODE and HARALD, and bade them have royal sway, one over the land and the other over the sea"

• attestation: Olaf, King of the Thronds, was fighting maidens Stikla and Rusila for his kingdom

  "Olaf, King of the Thronds, had to fight with the maidens Stikla and Rusila for the kingdom"

The Danish History, > Book Nine.

• attestation: After Gotrik's death his son Olaf reigned, but involved Denmark in civil wars seeking to avenge his father

  "After Gotrik's death reigned his son OLAF; who, desirous to avenge his father, did not hesitate to involve his country in civil wars"

• attestation: When Olaf died, his body was placed in a barrow near Leire, famous by his name

  "his body was put in a barrow, famous for the name of Olaf, which was built up close by Leire"