10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLD NORSE»
Discover the use of
Old Norse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Old Norse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Old Norse Religion in Long-term Perspectives: Origins, ...
This characteristic reflects the interdisciplinary aim of the conference and also the book. The idea was to bring together text-based and material-based researchers to improve scholarly exchange and dialogue.
Anders Andrén, Kristina Jennbert, Catharina Raudvere, 2006
2
Women in
Old Norse Society
Jenny Jochens captures in fascinating detail the lives of women in pagan and early Christian Iceland and Norway - their work, sexual behavior, marriage customs, reproductive practices, familial relations, leisure activities, religious ...
3
Old Norse-Icelandic Literature: A Critical Guide
This volume has become an essential text for instructors, and twenty years later, is now being republished as part of the Medieval Academy Reprints for Teaching (MART) series with a new preface that discusses more recent contributions to ...
Carol J. Clover, John Lindow, 2005
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The Poetic Edda: Essays on
Old Norse Mythology
This unique collection of essays applies significant critical approaches to the mythological poetry of the Poetic Edda, a principal source for Old Norse cosmography and the legends of Odin, Loki, and Thor.
Paul Acker, Carolyne Larrington, 2002
5
A Companion to
Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture
The volume highlights current debates among Old Norse-Icelandic scholars specializing in different aspects of the subject.
6
Celtic and
Old Norse Designs
125 versatile, royalty-free designs adapted from ancient artwork: birds, human figures, mythological creatures, interwoven patterns, and other motifs. A wealth of dramatic ornamentation for craftworkers, designers, and artists.
7
A History of
Old Norse Poetry and Poetics
Accessible guide to and description of the medieval poetic tradition in Scandinavia.
Margaret Clunies Ross, 2011
8
Old Norse Women's Poetry: The Voices of Female Skalds
Text, with English translation in two formats, of all the Old Norse poetry attributed to women - skáldkonur.
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Old Norse Images of Women
Old Norse Images of Women explores the female half of this legacy, which involves images both divine and human.
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Old Norse-Icelandic Literature: A Short Introduction
From runic inscriptions to sagas, this book introduces readers to the colourful world of Old Norse-Icelandic literature. An introduction to the colourful world of Old Norse-Icelandic literature.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLD NORSE»
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Old Norse is used in the context of the following news items.
2015.07.24 Cardinals vs. Braves Recap: Greek god Grichuk …
In last Friday's recap, I quoted a stanza from an old Norse poem, so in keeping with the theme this week, the stanza above is from none other ... «Viva El Birdos, Jul 15»
Heathens and Tolerance - Iceland, You Are *Not* Alone
Rune stones! Seidh! Old Norse texts! The deities! Ancestor worship! Polytheism! These crazy myths! Cross-dressing Thor! Icelandic zombies! «Patheos, Jul 15»
UK coastal walks: Burg, Isle of Mull, Scotland
The name Scobull is old Norse for Scob's farm. Children used to walk barefoot to school here from Burg bothy. On the hill behind the school is ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
The Way We Were: Fish – marvels of adaptation
The word dates back some 900 years and hasn't changed much: fis in Middle English, fisch in German and fiskr in Old Norse. The Latin piscis ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
Corn: Know the facts
The word “corn” comes from the Old English via Old Norse korn, meaning “grain.” In most of the world, “corn” simply means the cereal crop most ... «Columbia Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
Scapa Skiren Joins Non Age Statement Scotch Whisky Crowd
The Scotch, which takes its name from Old Norse for glittering bright skies, is described taste profile wise “as being smooth and creamy with ... «The Whiskey Wash, Jul 15»
Chivas Brothers launches Scapa Skiren whisky
The whisky, which gets its name from the Old Norse word for glittering bright skies, is distilled in a unique barrel-shaped Lomond wash still ... «The Drinks Report, Jul 15»
Why 'trust' is not relevant to the exercise of rights
Trust derives from an Old Norse word, traust, meaning “help, confidence, protection, support.” We can thank the Danes who took over a portion ... «Guns.com, Jul 15»
Birdwatch: Great skua
For well over half the world population – roughly 10,000 pairs – breeds in Scotland, most on Shetland, where they are known by the Old Norse ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Could A 'God of War' Type Story Work For Any Other Mythos?
Imagine an exploration and adaptation of the story of the old Norse gods. Instead of a story of vengeance, perhaps one even of a lost chance at ... «WCCFtech, Jul 15»
