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Viking myths & sagas : retold from ancient Norse texts /

An accessible, meticulously researched introduction to Viking Age oral literature - 34 stories based on the oldest texts, authentically interpreted and retold by a highly acclaimed storyteller. The ONLY book to feature little known Viking Age sagas and heroic legends alongside the Norse myths - and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kerven, Rosalind (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Morphet : Talking Stone, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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