| Author | : Jesse L Byock |
| File Size | : 55,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 30 June 2005 |
| ISBN | : 9780141914091 |
| Pages | : 144 pages |
The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki by Jesse L Byock Book PDF Summary
Composed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power and beauty, it offers both a treasury of Icelandic prose and a masterful gathering of epic, cultic memory, traditional folk tale and myths from the Viking age and far earlier.
