Baresark

Brighteyes, and the breast of black Skallagrim the Baresark was his pillow, and the breast of Gizur, Ospakar's son, was his foot-rest.

Eric Brighteyes Henry Rider Haggard 1890

Thanks to Rory, who was the first person I knew in real life to put a link to my weblog on her website (Baresark), and to Bill Sherman, who was the first person I didn't know to link me on his own site (Pop Culture Gadabout).

Archive 2004-12-05 2004

Thanks to Rory, who was the first person I knew in real life to put a link to my weblog on her website (Baresark), and to Bill Sherman, who was the first person I didn't know to link me on his own site (Pop Culture Gadabout).

Archive 2004-12-05 2004

Lastly there was Orsa the Baresark, dim-witted and dull, but in battle a terrible opponent who screeched with laughter as he slew.

The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

I will spare Orsa the Baresark, for he has no ambition, and despite his frenzy in battle, carries no hate.

The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

Baresark with his crucifix, and so mighty a token followed that the sword fell from the Baresark's hand.

The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor Unknown

Then it was said that there were two hundred heathen men to meet them, and that a Baresark was looked for to come thither, whose name was Otrygg, and all were afraid of him.

The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor Unknown

Then it was said that the Baresark was coming up to the homestead, and then the fires were made and burnt strong.

The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor Unknown

If you seek a historic band of bad men, fighting men of the bitterest Baresark type, look at the immortal defenders of the Alamo.

The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado Emerson Hough 1890

"Bad news for thee, Brighteyes," answered the mate, "and that Baresark thrall of thine, for we must loose your bands."

Eric Brighteyes Henry Rider Haggard 1890