fostering in Njal's Saga

From: hattonf
Message: 3071
Date: 2003-04-26

Have just found this wonderful list.

I have a question that is hopefully not out of order. In Njal's Saga
and in others there is mention of the fostering out of children to be
raised by others. I think the kids were sent to live with close
friends to strengthen ties between the families, but could someone
clarify when and why this was done?

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