For centuries, Oddi (Old Norse: ) was the central home of the powerful family, Oddaverjar. The two best known leaders in Oddi were Sæmundur Sigfússon the Learned (1056-1133) and his grandson Jón Loftsson (1124-1197).
For centuries, Oddi was the central home of the powerful Oddaverjar family. Sæmundur Sigfússon the Learned (1056-1133) and his grandson Jón Loftsson (1124-1197) were prominent leaders in this lineage.