Sigurd Eysteinsson was known as “Sigurd the Mighty”. He was a Viking earl who ruled the Orkney and Shetland Islands in the late 9th Century. Being a Viking, he was of course greedy for more. He helped conquer northern Scotland. In the process, he challenged a Scottish chief to a 40 on 40 battle. Sigurd, being a Viking, showed up with 60 warriors. In single combat, Sigurd defeated and beheaded the chief Maelbrigte. Maelbrigte was called “The Buck-Toothed” for obvious reasons. Sigurd tied the head to his saddle for the ride back to his encampment. Along the way, the buck-teeth grazed his leg, causing an infection. Sigurd died soon after in 892.
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