Publisher's Synopsis
The text of the saga itself forms the second part of the first manuscript, along with notes giving further information about how this version of the saga is presented and about elements within the story that might not be familiar to modern readers.
The third section of the first manuscript deals with representations of ancient norse cultures in modern popular media.
The second manuscript in this book presents three viking sagas. Two are legendary sagas, while the third is historical.
You will learn about the following:
- The impact of the ice age on norse landforms
- How the stone age and bronze age influenced the vikings
- The first known viking raid
- Ragnar and other famous vikings
- Ivan the boneless and the blood eagle
- The great heathen army and its famous battles
- The viking legal system and the daily life of the scandinavian people
A formidable viking warrior, erik's destiny takes an unexpected turn when a raging storm leaves him shipwrecked on the shores of medieval japan. Taking refuge with a local samurai clan, erik finds his battle-hardened talents lend themselves remarkably well to the way of the sword. However, his growing fondness for the exotic culture kindles an identity crisis, especially when it comes to the lovely aiko and her intoxicating world of beauty and ritual.
