Holmgang (hólmganga in Old Norse and modern Icelandic, holmgång in Swedish, holmgang in Danish and Norwegian bokmål and nynorsk) is a duel  practiced by early medieval Scandinavians. It was a recognized way to settle disputes.

Holmgang (hólmganga in Old Norse and modern Icelandic, holmgång in Swedish, holmgang in Danish and Norwegian bokmål and nynorsk) is a duel  practiced by early medieval Scandinavians. It was a recognized way to settle disputes.