skjalabókum
Skjalabókum, often translated as "book of documents" or "record book," refers to a type of historical ledger or manuscript used in medieval Iceland for recording important societal information. These were not typically narrative histories in the modern sense, but rather practical compilations of laws, genealogies, charters, land deeds, and other legal and administrative records. Their primary function was to preserve and disseminate crucial information for the functioning of Icelandic society, particularly during the period of the Icelandic Commonwealth (c. 930-1262).
The content of skjalabókum varied greatly depending on their purpose and origin. Some might have been compiled
While many original skjalabókum have been lost to time, fragments and later copies exist, providing invaluable