Tales from the Viking Age: Captivating Legendary and Historical Sagas
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Genres: History, Education & Teaching
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: History, Education & Teaching
Book Type: Paperback
Sometimes it is great to leave wars behind and spend some time with another culture's literature. Matt Clayton has offered his readers an introduction to Viking sagas and lore. There are three sagas included here: King Heidrek the Wise, Ãrvar-Oddr, and Vinland. King Heidrek the Wise's story was about a magical sword and how it was passed down through the generations. I was surprised that Heidrek was considered wise because he often did not act so.
Orvar-Oddr was introduced in the first story and continues in his own tale. Finally, "The Voyages of Vinland" is about the discovery of Canada. Until reading the Captivating History versions of mythology, I've always thought mythology was a bit of a yawn. However, these tales are told in an interesting and engaging manner. They are well worth a reader's time.
Orvar-Oddr was introduced in the first story and continues in his own tale. Finally, "The Voyages of Vinland" is about the discovery of Canada. Until reading the Captivating History versions of mythology, I've always thought mythology was a bit of a yawn. However, these tales are told in an interesting and engaging manner. They are well worth a reader's time.
