The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer by

The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer

with Jesse L. Byock

154 pages first pub 1200 (editions)

nonfiction poetry religion adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Based on Viking Age poems, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet it is also set in ...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
dark 52%
informative 25%
challenging 20%
emotional 15%
mysterious 13%
sad 13%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
tense 9%
funny 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 35%
slow 17%

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