Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir

In the process, this fascinating book uncovers. 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. Books By Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir All Formats. Valkyries: the female supernatural beings that choose who dies and who.

Viking myths about valkyries attempt to elevate. Valkyrie van Johanna Katrin Fridriksdottir (boek, gebonden, ISBN 9781788314770). They protect some, but guide spears, arrows and sword blades into the bodies of others. 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. By Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir, Book description LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE Valkyries: the female supernatural beings that choose who dies and who lives on the battlefield. The women in these stories take full part in the power struggles and upheavals in their communities, for better or worse. Jhanna Fririksdttir’s volume is a refreshing read, moving away from stereotypical views of Viking Age women where they are often presented as either exceptionally strong and independent or weak and seemingly without any agency. Rather than their death being futile, it is their destiny and good fortune, determined by divine beings. 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. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE Valkyries: the female supernatural beings that choose who dies and who lives on the battlefield.

Valkyrie by Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir