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Why did Einarr receive the nickname 'Turf-Einarr'?

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Einarr Rögnvaldsson, also known as 'Turf-Einarr,' received his nickname due to his adoption of peat as a fuel in Orkney, as explained by the Skaldic Project [1]. This suggests that the moniker 'Turf-Einarr' was associated with his introduction or promotion of the practice of burning turf or peat, which was a significant change in the energy source used in the region at the time. The nickname reflects Einarr's impact on the local culture and practices during his time as the Earl of Orkney.

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