TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kerven,Rosalind
TI  - Viking myths & sagas: retold from ancient Norse texts 
SN  - 0785835555
PY  - 2017///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - Chartwell Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
KW  - Mythology, Norse
KW  - Gods, Norse
KW  - Vikings
KW  - Folklore
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 360-366); Viking people & their stories -- Gods, goddesses, giants, giantesses & dwarfs -- The curse of Andvari's ring -- Nobles, farmers, slaves & villains -- Tales of love and hate -- Tales of exploration -- Ghosts & sorcery
N2  - This definitive and unique collection present thirty-four of the most important Viking myths, heroic legends, and historical sagas, many previously known only within the academic world. Gods, giantesses, dwarfs, valkyries, ghosts, and dragons mingle with real-life queens, kings, slaves, lovers, and outlaws. Visions of the mythical creation and end of the world contrast with a graphic account of the Vikings' discovery of North America. It includes tales of the cursed ring that inspired Tolkien and the story behind Shakespeare's Hamlet. Written by a master storyteller in consultation with leading scholars, the book also contains proverbs, spells, poems, riddles, detailed notes and a comprehensive glossary, offering a unique insight into Viking Age culture and beliefs
ER  -