Barbarians in the sagas of icelanders: homegrown stereotypes and foreign influences
Auteur :
Norman, William H.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032045108
Date de publication :
31 mai 2023
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book explores the way in the Sagas of Icelanders depict the barbarity of foreign peoples, both abroad and in Iceland, through descriptions of diet, material culture, style of warfare, and character, and compares the portrayal with classical and contemporary European ideas.