Gryting, King of Orkdal

Gryting was according to Heimskringla a king of Orkdal in the period leading up to Harald Fairhair's unification of Norway. He was the first leader in Trøndelag to make a stand against King Harald's ravaging of the country. At the battle of Orkdal Gryting's men were defeated and Gryting taken prisoner. After this Gryting swore allegiance to king Harald.

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