Viking Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781589631670)

Undoubtedly Norse myths and tales have exercised a deep influence upon our customs, laws and English literature. Jennie Hall's short stories are entertaining and introduce Scandinavian society in the Viking era: mentalities, beliefs (myths, sacrifices, funeral customs), daily life (habitat, food, clothing).The first part entitled In Norway focuses on the figure of King Harald: his childhood, his conquest of all Norway, his marriage to Gyda... The second part West-Over-Seas is dedicated to the navigation and discoveries of the Vikings.

Author: Jennie Hall
ISBN-10: 1589631676
ISBN-13: 9781589631670
Publisher: International Law and Taxation Publishers
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2001
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.06w x 0.53d