Gyda Eiriksdottir
Gyda Eiriksdottir was after Snorris Königssaga ( Heimskringla ) about Harald Hårfagre the daughter of the little king Erich in Hardanger ( Hordaland ).
Although Snorri's account is a legend , it should be reproduced here:
Harald Hårfagre sent men to Gyda. Gyda was proud and knew her worth. She let Harald know that she was unwilling to become the wife of a little Jarl . However, she would be ready to become Harald's wife if he had previously proven himself worthy of her and submitted to all of Norway.
When Harald's men brought Gyda's proud message to their Jarl Harald, they expected that Harald would not go unpunished for such an insult and let Gyda be dishonored. However, contrary to all expectations, Harald gave Gyda credit for reminding him of his duty. He vowed not to have his hair combed or cut until he had conquered all of Norway. Harald is said to have started his campaigns of conquest. Most recently he equipped a fleet of longships and went against Gyda's father, King Erik von Hordaland, and against his allies, who were the last Jarls to defend themselves against Harald. Gyda's father was killed in a great sea battle near Stavanger and his allies were crushed by Harald. It is then reported that after ten years of keeping his oath, Harald took a bath and had his hair cut, which earned him the nickname Harald Fairhair .
literature
- Snorri Sturluson : Snorri's Book of Kings ( Heimskringla ). Vol. 1. Translated by Felix Nieder. Darmstadt 1965.