Explores the reception of Arthurian legends in medieval Scandinavia, with attention to medieval Icelandic translators of the literature. The essay argues that Icelandic Arthurian literature is marked by both representational and ideological differences from English and French versions, such as emphases on knights’ travels, practices of gift-giving, and a sense of the transcultural. This work is of interest to students of medieval studies, Arthurian literature, and Scandinavian studies.