styrkleiki
Styrkleiki is an Icelandic term that is usually translated as physical strength or prowess. In Icelandic usage, the word can function as a literary or descriptive noun referring to muscular power, endurance, or the capacity to exert force.
Etymology and usage context suggest it is formed from styrk- meaning strength and leik, a root connected
In historical Icelandic literature, styrkleiki is used to describe heroic feats and the perception of a warrior’s
Variant forms and related terms include styrkur (strength) and kraft (power). The term’s register and frequency