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VINLAND SAGA 1x5: "The Troll's son" // Reaction & Discussion

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Hi guys!! Ben here, sorry ahead of time for if my voice sounds a little off. Getting over being sick for a bit. <3

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Bless you Ben! Hope you feel better soon. Thank you so much for this episode, glad you guys are catching up to GOATland

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About Askeladd saying that Thors died a "normal death": my interpretation is not that he wants to keep it a secret in general but that he doesn't want to tell Floki specifically. I think that Askeladd had huge respect for Thors and despises Floki for not only wanting Thors dead but also not having the balls to kill him himself and having Askeladd do it for him. I think Askeladd thinks that Floki doesn't deserve to know how Thors died.

L.C.

Askeladd was in a way trying to help Thorfinn out with that line about the sword swinging him around. Whether thorfinn took the advice or not he didn't care but askeladd was intentionally trying to give him advice about that big sword not being the best weapon for him at his size.

L.C.

Also you need to remember this is based on viking culture. Vikings would hear about Thor's death and think the outcome of hearing about his death is that he was a coward instead of a hero. Cause thors gave up his life instead of killing everyone off. Viking culture glorifies killing others in battle. It can be taken in different ways but if askeladd told him how thors died it can easily be interpreted in a negative way according to viking culture instead of a heroic positive type of way. Therefore his name and legacy could potentially be tarnished instead of keeping it glorified like it was. Thors gained a name and reputation for being the most skilled on the battlefield and killing his enemies up until he chose a peaceful life with his family.