þjóðveldismenn
The term "þjóðveldismenn" refers to the inhabitants of Iceland during the Icelandic Commonwealth period, which lasted from 930 to 1262 CE. This era is characterized by a unique form of self-governance where Iceland lacked a central executive authority or a king. Instead, power was distributed among the free farmers and chieftains who participated in the Althing, Iceland's parliament.
þjóðveldismenn were primarily agrarian, relying on farming and animal husbandry for their livelihood. Society was structured
The legal system was based on a complex set of laws codified in the Grágás. Disputes were
Despite the lack of a strong central government, the þjóðveldi fostered a rich cultural and literary tradition,