Norse Values: Heiðr

The Basis of Norse society

Honour in Norse society goes well beyond the its basic concept, but is actually the composition of several values as a man. Honesty, Integrity, fairness, and a high etiquette, all things that link to a higher sense of self worth.

An example of this from the saga would be when Gisli’s brother in law Vésteinn was murdered in the night in his own home. All…