Drengr: The Ultimate Viking Compliment

There is no higher compliment in Old Norse than to call a man or woman a ’drengr,’ which in the sagas implies both reckless courage and a code of fair play. The word is also common in Viking-Age runic inscriptions. Jackson Crawford, Ph.D.: Sharing real expertise in Norse language and myth with people hungry to learn, free of both ivory tower elitism and the agendas of self-appointed gurus. Visit (includes bio and linked list of all videos). Jackson Crawford’s Patreon page: Visit Grimfrost at ?aff=183 and use code CRAWFORD for 5% off your order! Latest FAQs: (updated Nov. 2019). Jackson Crawford’s translation of Hávamál, with complete Old Norse text: Jackson Crawford’s translation of The Poetic Edda: Audiobook: http