Norwegian synoptics

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The Norwegian synoptics are three of the earliest kings' sagas. They give brief overviews of the history of Norway from legendary times up to the 12th century. They are thought to have been written in the period 1180–1220. Two of them are written in Latin while one is written in Old Norse.

Historia Norwegie begins with the legendary Ynglingar and ends with the return of St. Olaf to Norway. It includes a geographical description of Norway and Iceland.

Historia de Antiquitate Regum Norwagiensium

Ágrip af Nóregskonungasögum

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