Synopsis
A collection of eight lectures, now translated into English, which clearly reappraise Old Norse religion and Old Icelandic folk beliefs. Topics include a reinterpretation of the gods and giants of Old Norse, including their genealogy, their conflicts and relationships with all nature. Adelsteinsson also considers efforts by saga writers to unite elements of Christianity and earlier beliefs. He examines sagas to find evidence for animal and human sacrifice, such as the night-time murder of a young couple in bed at the end of an autumn sacrifice recounted in Gísla saga Súrssonar . This appealing book concludes with discussions of giants and elves and the art of wrestling with ghosts: a phenomenon that is still recorded in Iceland today. Extracts are presented in Old Icelandic with English translations.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for A Piece of Horse Liver: Myth, Ritual and Folklore in...
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver Format: Paperback
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9789979542643
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver: Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
Iceland University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
Used
paperback
Seller: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Dog-eared pages Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Seller Inventory # mon0002672925
Seller Image
Piece of Horse Liver : Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
Iceland University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 11897711
Seller Image
Piece of Horse Liver : Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
Iceland University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 11897711-n
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver (Paperback)
Published by
Haskolautgafan, Reykjavik, 2012
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is a collection of eight lectures, now translated into English, which clearly reappraise Old Norse religion and Old Icelandic folk beliefs. Topics include a reinterpretation of the gods and giants of Old Norse, including their genealogy, their conflicts and relationships with all nature. Adelsteinsson also considers efforts by saga writers to unite elements of Christianity and earlier beliefs. He examines sagas to find evidence for animal and human sacrifice, such as the night-time murder of a young couple in bed at the end of an autumn sacrifice recounted in Gisla saga Surssonar. This appealing book concludes with discussions of giants and elves and the art of wrestling with ghosts: a phenomenon that is still recorded in Iceland today. Extracts are presented in Old Icelandic with English translations. A collection of eight lectures, translated into English, which reappraise Old Norse religion and Old Icelandic folk beliefs. This book examines sagas to find evidence for animal and human sacrifice, such as the night-time murder of a young couple in bed at the end of an autumn sacrifice recounted in Gisla saga Surssonar. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9789979542643
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver: Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
Iceland University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
New
Softcover
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. 1998. Paperback. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9789979542643
Buy New
US$ 37.59
Shipping:
US$ 12.20
From Ireland to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver: Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
Iceland University Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
New
Softcover
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. 1998. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9789979542643
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
Univ of Iceland Pr December 1998, Iceland, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
Used
Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Three Geese in Flight Celtic Books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Icelandic Edition. SPRING SALE Fine Trade Paperback 181 pp First Icelandic Edition Clean Pages NOT a library copy. 181 pp. "Huldufolk" or "Alfar" Elves This is Icelandic lore, myth and magic by Icelanders. "Giants and Elves in Mythology and Folktales" "Wrestling with a Ghost in Icelandic Popular Belief" Much scarier than any TV ghost hunters. Since 1977 we wrap with care and respect. Seller Inventory # 874716867
Stock Image
A Piece of Horse Liver: Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Published by
University of Iceland Press, 1998
ISBN 10: 9979542640
ISBN 13: 9789979542643
New
Paperback
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 188 pages. 8.00x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 9979542640
Buy New
US$ 49.34
Shipping:
US$ 13.16
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
A Piece of Horse Liver: Myth, Ritual and Folklore in Old Icelandic Sources
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. KlappentextA collection of eight lectures, now translated into English, which clearly reappraise Old Norse religion and Old Icelandic folk beliefs. Topics include a reinterpretation of the gods and giants of Old Norse, including their ge. Seller Inventory # 909713023
Buy New
US$ 39.81
Shipping:
US$ 56.94
From Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available