Sagas of Imagination

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The book explores the rich tapestry of Icelandic sagas, highlighting the fusion of Norse legends, Christian tales, and chivalric stories. It presents eleven sagas and six shorter texts that trace the evolution of these narratives, showcasing figures such as King Half, Asmund Champion's Bane, and the Apostle Bartholomew. The collection also includes tales of legendary heroes like Vilmund the Outsider and Yngvar the Far-Traveler, illustrating how these diverse influences shaped a unique literary tradition in medieval Iceland.