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.
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780140435931Number of pages: 144Weight: 112 gDimensions: 198 x 129 x 8 mm
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