Rosalind Kerven
Viking Myths & Sagas
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An accessible, meticulously researched introduction to Viking Age oral literature - 34 stories based on the oldest texts, authentically interpreted and retold by a highly acclaimed storyteller.The ONLY book to feature little known Viking Age sagas and heroic legends alongside the Norse myths - and the FIRST major new retellings of the myths for 35 years.*Brings alive all the most significant and interesting Viking Age stories, painting vivid portraits of Viking people, culture and beliefs.*Includes many fascinating tales previously only known within the academic world.*Each story complemented by detailed notes discussing its origins, similar…
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An accessible, meticulously researched introduction to Viking Age oral literature - 34 stories based on the oldest texts, authentically interpreted and retold by a highly acclaimed storyteller.The ONLY book to feature little known Viking Age sagas and heroic legends alongside the Norse myths - and the FIRST major new retellings of the myths for 35 years.*Brings alive all the most significant and interesting Viking Age stories, painting vivid portraits of Viking people, culture and beliefs.*Includes many fascinating tales previously only known within the academic world.*Each story complemented by detailed notes discussing its origins, similar narratives, archaeological evidence etc.*Also features authentic Viking Age proverbs, poems, riddles and spells.*Introduces many iconic Viking women: real life queens, noblewomen, farmwives and slaves; alongside mythical giantesses, goddesses and valkyries.*Presents the true story of the Vikings' discovery of North America 500 years before Columbus; legends of the cursed ring that inspired Tolkien, and the Viking story behind Shakespeare's Hamlet.Written in consultation with leading academics.*
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Produktdetails
- ISBN: 978-1-78301-633-4
- EAN: 9781783016334
- Produktnummer: 35545938
- Verlag: Talking Stone
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
- Seitenangabe: 416 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
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