The Heimskringla on Thord Kolbeinson
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 40. Eirik And Hakon Make A War Levy.
- attribution: Thord Kolbeinson composed the lay of Eirik describing the arrival of news about Danish ships preparing for war.
"Thord Kolbeinson speaks of this in the lay of Eirik"
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 57. Olaf Trygvason Elected King.
- attribution: Thord Kolbeinson composed verses about Eirik's exile, noting that Eirik harbored fierce plans against the new Norwegian king.
""Eirik has more upon his mind, Against the new Norse king designed, Than by his words he seems to show-- And truly it may well be so.""
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 96. Earl Eirik, The Son Of Hakon.
- attribution: Thord Kolbeinson composed verses about Earl Eirik's exploits.
"Thord Kolbeinson speaks of this in the verses before given"
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 120. The Serpent Boarded.
- attribution: The skald Thord Kolbeinson praised Hyrning for clearing all around with his sword on the blood-wet deck.
"On Odin's deck, all wet with blood, The helm-adorned hero stood; And gallant Hyrning honour gained, Clearing all round with sword deep stained."
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 123. Of Earl Eirik, The Son Of Hakon.
- attribution: Erling alone remained Earl Eirik's foe, according to Thord Kolbeinson's verse.
"Erling alone, I know Remains Earl Eirik's foe."