Þjóðhildr

Þjóðhildr is a figure who appears in Norse sagas, most notably in connection with the settlement of Iceland. She is primarily known as the mother of Snorri Goði, a prominent chieftain and law-speaker during the Icelandic Commonwealth.

The sagas, such as the Eyrbyggja saga and the Laxdæla saga, provide details about her lineage and marriage. Þjóðhildr was the daughter of a chieftain named Þóroddr. She married Halldórr, a chieftain from the western part of Iceland. Their son, Snorri Goði, became a central character in the political and social landscape of medieval Iceland, known for his sagacity and influence.

Þjóðhildr's role in the sagas is largely defined by her familial connections. She is depicted as a woman of noble birth who played a part in the establishment of significant Icelandic families. While the sagas focus more on the actions and achievements of her son, Snorri Goði, Þjóðhildr serves as a foundational figure in his ancestry, linking him to important lineages. Her story, though brief, is part of the rich tapestry of early Icelandic history and the sagas that chronicle it.