why did Erik the red named the the land of Greenland
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When Erik—who had been nicknamed “Erik the Red” during his youth because of his red hair—was similarly exiled from Iceland about 980, he decided to explore land to the west (Greenland).
He named the country Greenland in the belief that a good name would attract settlers. Erik returned to Iceland in 985 or 986.
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