Ulf

Great-grandfather of Erik the Red.

He is identified as Erik's great-grandfather and the father of Oxen-Thorir, who in turn is Erik's great-great grandfather. The text places him in a direct ancestral line that also includes Thorvald Asvaldsson (Erik's father) and Asvald (Erik's grandfather).

Lore & Background

The source restricts knowledge of Ulf to a single sentence within the family tree section. He is explicitly named as the great-grandfather of Erik the Red and the father of Oxen-Thorir. No narrative details, battles, voyages, or character traits are attributed to him in the text. The only context provided links him to the broader lineage that produced Leif Erikson, Thorvald, Thorstein, and Freydis. There is no mention of him participating in any conflicts or holding any titles other than those implied by his position in the family tree.

Reader's Guide

He is a genealogical link connecting Asvald to Oxen-Thorir. Readers should not infer any role as a Jarl, regent, or advisor, nor any connection to King Canute or the Kingdom of England, as these details are absent from the text. Any depiction of him as an active character in a saga narrative is unsupported by this specific document.

Did You Know?

No details about Ulf's life, such as his birth date, death, or specific actions, are provided in the document.
Ulf appears only within the 'Lineage of Erik the Red' section and is not mentioned in relation to Vinland expeditions.