The researchers believe they may have found the remains of an individual described in a 12th-century saga, suggesting a high likelihood of the connection.
Anna Petersen, leading the excavation, expressed confidence in matching the body found with the historical saga, citing strong circumstantial evidence aligning with the narrative.
The Sverris saga, detailing the life of king Sverre Sigurdsson and his battles, provides historical context and corroborates the circumstances of the body discovered.
The vivid accounts from the saga, written under the king's supervision, highlight the political turmoil and warfare during Sverre's rise to power in Norway.
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