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Valkyrie
The Women of the Viking World
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Longlisted for the 2020 Cundill History Prize
Valkyries: the female supernatural beings that choose who dies and who lives on the battlefield. They protect some, but guide spears, arrows, and sword blades into the bodies of others. Viking myths about valkyries attempt to elevate the banality of war – to make the pain and suffering, the lost limbs and deformities, the piles of lifeless bodies of young men, glorious and worthwhile. Rather than their death being futile, it is their destiny and good fortune, determined by divine beings. The women in these stories take full part in the power struggles and upheavals in their communities, for better or worse.
Drawing on the latest historical and archaeological evidence, Valkyrie introduces readers to the dramatic and fascinating texts recorded in medieval Iceland, a culture able to imagine women in all kinds of roles carrying power, not just in this world, but pulling the strings in the other-world, too. In the process, this fascinating book uncovers the reality behind the myths and legends to reveal the dynamic, diverse lives of Viking women.
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Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir is widely praised for bringing the Viking Age women to life through a blend of Old Norse literature, archaeology, and insightful scholarly analysis. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to interweave mythological tales with historical realities, providing a richly detailed and engaging portrayal of women's roles from birth to death in that era. This work is noted for its accessibility and depth, offering new insights into the complex nature of the Viking Age and becoming an essential read for both scholars and enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9781350230309
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Illustration: 1 Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir currently works at the National Library of Norway in Oslo. She was a historical consultant on Robert Eggers’ epic Viking film, The Northman. Her research focuses on Vikings, old Norse-Icelandic sagas, mythology and poetry, late medieval Iceland, medieval manuscripts and gender.
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