thorir's-dale

Updated: August 22, 2026

<i>How Grettir left Fairwoodfell, and of his abiding in Thorir's-dale</i>. But Grettir and his men took horse and rode up to the fell, for they were all wounded, and when they came to Fairwood there was Eyolf left; the farmer's daughter was out of doors, and asked for tidings; Grettir told all as clearly as might be, and sang a stave withal

- The Story of Grettir the Strong

So Grettir says, that a half-troll ruled over the valley, a giant hight Thorir, and in trust of his keeping did Grettir abide there; by him did Grettir name the valley, calling it Thorir's-dale.

- The Story of Grettir the Strong