Og the Unwary

An everyday tale from the early medieval

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Og, a prince in Wessex’s royal house

Was told by the king that he needed a spouse

Og set forth, met Gunnhild, much to his liking

One slight problem, she turned out to be Viking

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OG! Shouted the king, you’re as blind as a bat

But didn’t you notice those horns on her hat

And to add insult to this matrimonial farce

She’s got a picture of Odin tattooed on her…The king’s final word was drowned out by Og’s wails of remorse. Gunnhild, as per her legal entitlement, moved her extended family into Wessex, all 1400 of them, who, coincidently, all happened to be soldiers. There was much brawling in the streets of Winchester.

Og was banished to West Sussex where he became a bear wrestler; so, all’s well that ends well.