EðaSkipulagsar

EðaSkipulagsar, also known as Eðaskipulagsar or Eðaskipulagsarar, were a group of Icelandic settlers who arrived in Greenland in the late 10th century. They are notable for their role in the early settlement of Greenland and their influence on the development of Greenlandic society. The EðaSkipulagsar are believed to have been led by a man named Eða, who is often referred to as the "father of Greenland." The group is thought to have consisted of around 300 people, including men, women, and children. They are believed to have arrived in Greenland around 982 AD, settling in the area that is now known as Eiríksstaðir, named after their leader. The EðaSkipulagsar are known for their agricultural practices, which included the cultivation of crops such as barley and oats, as well as the domestication of animals such as sheep and cattle. They also developed a system of governance and social organization, which included the establishment of a council of elders to make decisions for the community. The EðaSkipulagsar are an important part of Greenlandic history, and their legacy continues to be studied and celebrated by scholars and locals alike.