There’s a Norse saga where the protagonist anchors his ship to gather provisions and he enters a hidden valley where twelve people are sitting in a circle. The old one-eyed man says, “I bless you with the power to speak epic poetry whenever you wish.” Then a red-bearded guy says, “But you will never remember a word of what you said in rhyme.” The old man says, “You will be King of Trondheim.” Redbeard: “But after your death, your kingdom will go to the sons of your enemies.” One-Eye Old Man: “You will live as long as three lifetimes.” Redbeard: “And you will commit a most foul deed in each lifetime.” 1/2