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A review by lauramcc84
The Saga of the Volsungs with the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok by Unknown
5.0
This was my first Norse mythology related read and it did not disappoint. It was magical from start to finish and I kept picking out little life and/or strategy lessons that have stood the test of time. For instance, it would appear that the Norsemen & women knew back then, in terms of strategy, what we lawyers only know too well now...
“You should only ask questions that you’ll be better knowing the answers to”
Another point of interest throughout the sagas were the female characters, a number of which were assertive, courageous, strong women who would often go and fight battles along with the men. Whilst I appreciate, the text is a “saga” and not necessarily reflective of general Viking life it was a breath of fresh air to read a medieval text/story where the female characters were not all expected to be hiding out in a castle or with the sole role of managing a family.
I’m looking forward to my next Norse Mythology book... I’ve been well and truly captured by the magical storytelling and the Viking adventures.
“You should only ask questions that you’ll be better knowing the answers to”
Another point of interest throughout the sagas were the female characters, a number of which were assertive, courageous, strong women who would often go and fight battles along with the men. Whilst I appreciate, the text is a “saga” and not necessarily reflective of general Viking life it was a breath of fresh air to read a medieval text/story where the female characters were not all expected to be hiding out in a castle or with the sole role of managing a family.
I’m looking forward to my next Norse Mythology book... I’ve been well and truly captured by the magical storytelling and the Viking adventures.