Hrolf Kraki

King Hrolf Kraki (c. 6th century)

"He flees no fire
 who jumps over it."

• Poem attributed to Hrolf Kraki in The Saga of Hrolf Kraki (chapter 28), written by an anonymous 14th century Icelander, and translated by Jesse Byock. New York: Penguin Classics, 1998.

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Hjalti (Saga of Hrolf Kraki)

Hjalti (character from the Saga of Hrolf Kraki)

"It is not possible to bend fate, nor can one stand against nature."

• From The Saga of Hrolf Kraki, written by an anonymous 14th century Icelander, and translated by Jesse Byock. New York: Penguin Classics, 1998.

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Svipdag (from Hrolf's Saga)

Svipdag (Swedish warrior who supposedly lived around the 6th century)

"Men must try, if they are to advance. Without effort, no one learns which way luck will turn."

• From The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki, written by an anonymous Icelander in the 14th century, translated by Jesse Byock. New York: Penguin Classics, 1998.

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