Egill's Saga or Egil's saga is an Icelandic saga on the lives of the clan of Egill SkallagrÃmsson, an Icelandic farmer, viking and skald. The saga spans the years c. 850–1000 and traces the family's history from Egill's grandfather to his offspring.
Its oldest manuscript dates back to c. 1250 AD. The saga comprises the sole source of information on the exploits of Egill, whose life is not historically recorded.
