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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Advertisement Democracy Dies in Darkness ScienceSpaceAnimalsHealthEnvironment ScienceSpaceAnimalsHealthEnvironment A MEDIEVAL SAGA TOLD OF A MAN THROWN IN A WELL. SCIENTISTS FOUND HIM. A team of researchers found the remains of the “Well-man” from an 800-year-old Norse saga and used ancient DNA analysis to reconstruct who he was. 6 min 162 In a well at Sverresborg castle in central Norway, scientists discovered the remains of “Well-man,” a minor figure in the Norse Sverris saga. (Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research) By Carolyn Y. Johnson October 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. EDT An 800-year-old Norse saga makes a glancing mention of a dead man tossed in a drinking well after a raid on a castle in Norway, almost as an aside. The poor guy doesn’t even get a name. Scientists now believe they’ve found him. In the journal iScience on Friday, researchers report the results of radiocarbon dating, ancient DNA analysis and a detailed study of a skeleton discovered decades ago at the bottom of a well outside Sverresborg castle near Trondheim. They make the case that this “Well-man” is the same person briefly mentioned in Sverris saga, a 182-verse story about an early Norwegian king who came to power during the last half of the 12th century. Share 162 Comments Newsletter1-5/wk Speaking of Science The latest, greatest and weirdest in science news, every Wednesday. Expect news on discoveries, animals and space. Sign up Recommended for you Recommended by Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Company * About The Post * Newsroom Policies & Standards * Diversity & Inclusion * Careers * Media & Community Relations * WP Creative Group * Accessibility Statement Sections * Trending * Politics * Elections * Opinions * National * World * Style * Sports * Business * Climate * Well+Being * D.C., Md., & Va. * Obituaries * Weather * Arts & Entertainment * Recipes Get The Post * * Become a Subscriber * Gift Subscriptions * Mobile & Apps * Newsletters & Alerts * Washington Post Live * Reprints & Permissions * Post Store * Books & E-Books * Print Special Editions Store * * Today’s Paper * Public Notices Contact Us * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Contact the Opinions Team * Advertise * Licensing & Syndication * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Print Products Terms of Sale * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Sitemap * Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post COMPANY CHEVRON ICON * Diversity & Inclusion * Careers * Media & Community Relations * WP Creative Group * Accessibility Statement SECTIONS CHEVRON ICON * Trending * Politics * Elections * Opinions * National * World * Style * Sports * Business * Climate * Well+Being * D.C., Md., & Va. * Obituaries * Weather * Arts & Entertainment * Recipes GET THE POST CHEVRON ICON * * Become a Subscriber * Gift Subscriptions * Mobile & Apps * Newsletters & Alerts * Washington Post Live * Reprints & Permissions * Post Store * Books & E-Books * Print Special Editions Store * * Today’s Paper * Public Notices CONTACT US CHEVRON ICON * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Contact the Opinions Team * Advertise * Licensing & Syndication * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * About The Post * Policies & Standards * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Print Products Terms of Sale * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Sitemap * Ad Choices * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post 5.27.1 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY CA$1 every week for the first year billed as CA$4 every 4 weeks YEARLY CA$100 CA$39 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Washington Post may use my email address to provide me occasional special offers via email and through other platforms. I can opt out at any time. Card View more offers