The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki -

Jesse Byock

Penguin

2005

144 páginas

4h 48m

ISBN-10: B002RI9HQ6

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 explits 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 'beserker' fighters - originally members of a cult of Odin - this is a compelling tale of ancient magic