A hero breaks into the tomb of an undead Viking to win fabulous
treasure. . . a wise king faces enemy armies and hostile magic to win
brides for himself and his warriors. . . a rakish outlaw seduces
beautiful women and fights monsters on his quest to clear his name. . .
a lazy and reluctant boy survives slavery, treachery, and deadly sorcery
as he grows into the greatest hero. . . The sagas newly translated in
this book are Gautrek's Saga (in two versions), The Saga of Hrolf
Gautreksson, The Saga of Bosi and Herraud, The Saga of Sturlaug the
Hard-Working, The Saga of Hrolf the Walker, and The Saga of Hromund
Gripsson. Written in Iceland beginning in the 1400s, these are some of
the most popular Old Norse tales of high adventure. Viking legends,
mythology, and lore were blended with medieval romances of chivalry to
create these "sagas of adventure". Packed with sudden plot twists,
dreadful villains, damsels in distress, and a generous dash of humor,
these tales have never lost their power to delight.