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The Prose Edda: Snorri Sturluson's guide to Norse mythology
Do you often find it hard to tell the difference between Thor and Tyr? Unsure of the relationship between Baldr and Bragi? Well, thanks in part to a 13th-century CE poet and politician, there is a textbook that serves as an ultimate guide to the rich complexities of Norse mythology.5 months ago — Culture and religion -
What Snorri Sturluson didn't like and left out of the Norse sagas
Why did the 13th-century Icelandic poet, politician, and saga spinner extraordinaire leave some sagas out of his famous compilations?1 year ago — Culture and religion -
From myth to monarchy: Heimskringla and the legacy of Viking rulers
Shedding light on medieval history, the Heimskringla is a collection of sagas that combine historical facts, fantasy, and tall tales in an entertaining manner.2 years ago — Partner content -
Egil Skallagrímsson: Viking warrior, poet, and man of many talents
Long before Hamlet, Holden Caulfield, or James Dean forged the Western idea of the anti-hero, there was Egil Skallagrímsson. He was a historical figure and a man of many talents. Among them, he was a Viking warrior, poet, and farmer.2 years ago — History -
Gunnar Hámundarson: The legendary warrior of Iceland's Age of Settlements
Centuries before the Olympics, Gunnar Hámundarson stands out from the sagas as a man of incredible athletic ability. His martial prowess saw him labeled as being nearly invincible in combat. Is there any historical truth in these tall tales, or is Iceland's famous warrior just literary hyperbole?2 years ago — History -
Einar Hafliðason: The medieval scholar who brought Iceland's Viking history to life
So much of what we know about the Viking Age - the events, key figures, sagas, stories, and myths - was written centuries later in Iceland.2 years ago — Culture and religion -
Book review: Song of the Vikings - Snorri and the Making of Norse Myths
As Norse myths and sagas captivate audiences via Hollywood and Netflix, the man behind them, Snorri Sturluson, remains in the shadows. Nancy Marie Brown shines a light on this "Homer of the North" in a work that's part biography, part saga.2 years ago — Reviews
