Title: The saga of King Hrolf Kraki /
Authors: Byock, Jesse L.
Publisher: Penguin Books ; Penguin Putnam,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Sagas Translations into English
Abstract: "Composed in medieval Iceland, Hrolf's saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas, relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf and of his famous champions, including Bodvar Bjarki, the 'bear-warrior': a powerful figure whose might and bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards, sorceresses and 'berserker' fighters--originally members of a cult of Odin--this is a compelling tale of ancient magic."--Page 4 of cover.
Contents: Map: The World of The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki -- 1. King Frodi Kills His Brother King Halfdan -- 2. The Search -- 3. The Boys Helgi and Hroar Revealed -- 4. The Death of King Frodi -- 5. King Helgi Rules Denmark and King Hroar Marries -- 6. King Helgi Attempts to Marry Queen Olof -- 7. King Helgi's Vengeance -- 8. Jarl Hrok Claims King Hroar's Ring -- 9. Vengeance and King Hroar's Son Agnar -- 10. King Helgi and Queen Yrsa -- 11. The Elfin Woman and the Birth of Skuld -- 12. King Adils and King Helgi Meet -- 13. King Adils' Pride and Queen Yrsa's Displeasure -- 14. Svipdag and the Berserkers -- 15. Svipdag and His Brothers Join King Hrolf's Men -- 16. King Hrolf Tricks King Hjorvard -- 17. King Hring of Norway Marries Hvit -- 18. The Love of Bera and Bjorn -- 19. Bjorn Rejects Queen Hvit's Advances: The Curse -- 20. Bjorn's Transformation into a Bear and the Birth of Bodvar -- 21. Thorir Becomes King of the Gauts -- 22. Bodvar's Vengeance -- 23. Bodvar and His Brothers -- 24. King Hrolf's Champions -- 25. Bodvar Encourages King Hrolf to Recover His Inheritance -- 26. Three Strange Nights with Hrani -- 27. King Adils' Deceitful Welcome -- 28. King Adils Attempts to Defeat King Hrolf -- 29. Queen Yrsa Gives King Hrolf His Inheritance and More -- 30. King Adils is Conquered by Gold and King Hrolf Angers Hrani -- 31. Queen Skuld Incites King Hjorvard -- 32. Queen Skuld Attacks King Hrolf at Yule -- 33. The Great Battle -- 34. The Death of King Hrolf Kraki -- The Family of King Hrolf Kraki -- The Family of Bodvar Bjarki -- The Family of Svipdag -- Equivalent Characters in Old Norse, Old English and Latin Accounts of King Hrolf Kraki.