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Leif Erikson (c. 970 – c. 1020)
Son of Erik the Red (founder of Greenland colony).
Sailed from Greenland to North America. Called the new land “Vinland” — possibly modern-day Newfoundland(Canada) or further south. Known as the first European to set foot in North America (not counting Greenland).
The Vinland Sagas:
Two medieval Icelandic texts:
Saga of the Greenlanders
Saga of Erik the Red
Describe Norse explorations to a land west of Greenland.
Mention encounters with native peoples (called “Skrælings”).
| Sourse | What is Shows | Vikings | Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'ance aux Meadows | Confirmed Viking presence,Buildings tools | Arrived\~1000 AD | Arrived 1492 AD |
| Icelands Sagas | Narrative of exploration & settlement attempts | Landed in Newfoundland(Canada) | Landed in the Caribbean |
| Norse artifacts | Found atL'ance and possibly other locations | Made brief visits or outposts | Started European colonization |
| *** | **** | Known through archaeology + sagas | Known through royal sponsorship |