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What is the national identity legend associated with Olaf?

  • Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok

  • Saga of Olav Haraldsson

  • Saga of Erik the Red

  • Legend of Sigrid the Haughty

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The Saga of Olav Haraldsson, also known as Saint Olav, holds a prominent place in Norwegian national identity. This legendary tale revolves around the life and reign of King Olav II, who ruled Norway in the 11th century. The saga recounts his rise to power, his Christianization efforts, and his eventual martyrdom at the Battle of Stiklestad in 1030.
Quest for the Crown: The Legendary Reign of Olaf II of Norway

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