Old Norse Literature (Radio Edit)
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Exploring Icelandic Sagas and Eddas
Delve into the origins and contents of the Icelandic sagas and Eddas, comparing the engaging narrative style of the sagas to modern soap operas and the poetical Eddas to rap music. Learn about Snorri Sturluson, his creation of the prose Eddas to simplify complex myths, and the intriguing characters and storytelling techniques found in sagas like the Laxdela saga.
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