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Torstein Knarresmed (c. 981-1030) was a boatbuilder from Rovde in Sunnmøre who played an important role in the Battle of Stiklestad. His actions probably saved the life of Thorir Hund during the battle leading to a victory over King Olaf II of Norway.〔>(''slaget på Stiklestad'' (Tangient LLC) )〕 Thorir Hund was among the chiefs rallying against the return of King Olaf, who was seeking to reclaim the throne he had previously lost in the Battle of the Helgeå. Torstein Knarresmed was one of Thorir Hund's most trusted men. Torstein had personal reasons for opposing King Olaf, and went first into the battle under his own Sunnmøre banner. During the battle, King Olaf almost killed Thorir Hund with a war hammer. However, Torstein Knarresmed managed to get between them and gave Olaf a wound right above his left knee. Shortly later Thorir Hund thrust his spear into the king's stomach before Kalv Arnesson struck the king in the throat with his sword. Torstein Knarresmed was subsequently killed by a blow in the back but was revenged later that same day by one of Thorir's men. 〔''Snorre Sturluson: Heimskringla Kongesagaer'' (Norrøn Mytologi / Norrøn Tid © Idar Lind)()〕 ==Etymology== ''Knarresmed'', from the old Norse words ''knarr'' and ''smed'' (blacksmith), means "shipbuilder". Torstein Knarresmed was in his lifetime known for his highly seaworthy ships built at his boatyard in a bay called Knardal.〔(''Smed in English'' (Norwegian-English Dictionary online) )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Torstein Knarresmed」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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