The history of medieval Iceland and its society is evidenced through the sagas that were produced during that era.  The history of the Icelandic Commonwealth is founded in the history of European settlers by their self- governing through common consent instead of a king or priest.  This period reveals a political structure that emphasized a personal independence and law.  As revealed through Icelandic Sagas such as Njal's Saga, there was no political state to enforce the rules and obligations of a structured society.  The patriarchal society pursued its ends without any interference from a common enforcement agency and they acted on their own behalf to achieve safety and legitimate rights.

     In addition, there was a moral base where...