Muslims Were Pagans, According To Norse Sagas

The Norse sagas contain a surprising number of negative perceptions about Muslims. "It was a form of propaganda to garner support for Christianity," says a researcher.

A man rides a white horse through a decorated street, surrounded by riders, musicians, and spectators. Painting.

ON CRUSADE: The Norwegian kings' sagas tell the story of how Sigurd the Crusader fought against Muslims on the Iberian Peninsula. During the crusade, he also visited Constantinople (pictured). Photo: Unknown artist/Wikimedia Commons

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