{"product_id":"9781783016334","title":"Viking Myths \u0026 Sagas: retold from ancient Norse texts","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrings alive all the most significant and interesting Viking Age stories, painting vivid portraits of Viking people, culture and beliefs.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes many fascinating tales previously only known within the academic world.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach story complemented by detailed notes discussing its origins, similar narratives, archaeological evidence etc.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso features authentic Viking Age proverbs, poems, riddles and spells.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduces many iconic Viking women: real life queens, noblewomen, farmwives and slaves; alongside mythical giantesses, goddesses and valkyries.\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresents 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in consultation with leading academics.\u2028","brand":"Talking Stone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131328217328,"sku":"9781783016334","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781783016334_p0.jpg?v=1763722194","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781783016334","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}