Kennafólk

Kennafólk, also known as the Kennings, are a group of Icelandic settlers who arrived in Greenland in the 10th century. They are named after their leader, Kenni, who was a Norwegian chieftain. The Kennings were part of a larger wave of Viking exploration and settlement in the North Atlantic. They established a settlement at Brattahlid, near the present-day town of Qaqortoq, in southern Greenland. The Kennings are known for their agricultural practices, including the cultivation of potatoes, which were introduced to Greenland by the Vikings. They also developed a form of communal living, with shared resources and decision-making. The Kennings' settlement lasted for several generations, but it eventually declined due to a combination of factors, including environmental changes and conflicts with other groups. The Kennings are an important part of Greenland's history, and their legacy continues to be studied by historians and archaeologists.