Hurstwic's video: Hurstwic: Fanghella - the wrestling stones of the Vikings

The fanghella was a tool used in glíma, the empty-hand combat system of the Vikings. These wrestling stones served to break the back of one's opponent and were used both for combat and for ritual sacrifice. Here is an in-depth look at two historical wrestling stones. Links: Hurstwic: https://www.hurstwic.com Glímusamband Íslands (Glíma Association of Iceland) https://glima.is Men of Terror: a comprehensive analysis of Viking Combat book by William R. Short and Reynir A. Óskarson https://www.hurstwic.com/shop/books/men_of_terror/index.htm Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Fanghella 1:07 Þórr 2:57 Þórs steinn 3:53 Hringsdalur 4:23 Hryggjarbrjótur 5:48 Improvisation 6:43 Summary