The Saga of Erik the Red, or "Eiríks saga rauða," is an Icelandic saga that recounts the life and adventures of Erik the Red, a Norse explorer and settler. Eíriks saga rauða, is also an account of the first encounters of the Viking exploration party's and the indigenous people in Vinland. The indigenous people are referred to as "Skraelings" in the saga.
The term "Skraelings" was primarily used to describe the indigenous groups in Vinland (which now forms part of eastern Canada and possibly the northeastern United States), likely consisting of various Inuit groups and possibly Algonquian-speaking peoples.
Leif Erikson and his crew arrived in Vinland in the 10th century, 500 years before Columbus, and initially observed the land. They found grapevines and named the area Vinland (Land of Wine) due to the abundance of grapes. The saga narrates that they also built temporary shelters, which they called "Leifsbudir" (Leif's booths).
The interactions between the Skraelings and the Vikings were initially peaceful, and trade commenced. The Norse traded their goods with the Skraelings, including red cloth, which the indigenous people found particularly appealing.
However, tensions arose when a bull, unfamiliar to the Skraelings, startled them. This led to some conflict, but eventually, the situation was resolved without significant violence. The saga suggests that the Norse and the Skraelings continued to engage in trade and contact during their time in Vinland.
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