Haymoon 9 - A Day of Rememberance for Unn the Deep-Minded

Today we remember Unn, the deep-minded. Unn was a strong-willed matriarch who established dynasties in the Orkneys, Faroes, and Iceland. Unn is mentioned in the the Laxdaela Saga which was written in approximately 1245 A.D. You can read it online at http://omacl.org/Laxdaela/chapter5.html.

Unn originalloy went to Scotland to avoid the hostility of King Harald Finehair. She established dynasties in the Orkney and Faroe Islands by carefully marrying off her grand daughters. As a settler in Iceland she continued to exhibit all those traits which were her hallmark-strong will, a determination to control, dignity, and a noble character.

In the last days of her life, she established a mighty line choosing one of her grandsons as her heir. She died during his wedding celebration having accomplished her goals and worked out her orlog here in Midgard. She received a typical Nordic ship burial, surrounded by her treasure and her reputation for great deeds.

The picture above is of Unn's Cross and is in remembrance of her in Iceland. To learn more about Iceland visit New Living Magazine article on Iceland at http://www.newliving.com/issues/may_2004/articles/mystical%20iceland.html.

In remembrance of Unn, you can something to make your family line stronger and more permanent. Recall the deep-minded women of your clan today. Who are the strong women in your life? Can you do something for them today?