Holmgang refers to a duel that was practiced by the early medieval Scandinavians. It served as a legally sanctioned method for resolving disputes. The term holmgang may originate from the notion of combatants engaging in a duel on a small island, or holm, as depicted in the saga of Egill Skallagrímsson, or it may figuratively refer to an arena. In principle, any individual who felt wronged could challenge another to a holmgang, irrespective of their social standing. This duel could arise from i ... (Read More)