sentences:  MI "Amlaíb", ON "Óláfr") is a common Scandinavian and Norse-Gaelic name, Maccus, a Norse-Gaelic name of Middle Irish origin, is geographically more restricted and is particularly well attested in southern Scottish place-names.Based on Eric's confrontation with his predecessor Óláfr in "Fagrskinna", attempts have been made to connect Onlaf to Amlaíb Cuarán, but this must remain in the realm of speculation.Eric's death receives a grander treatment in the synoptic histories and sagas.