Icelandic-English, English-Icelandic Dictionary
Icelandic-English, English-Icelandic Dictionary

Author: Arnold R. Taylor

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780870528019

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Contains more than ten thousand alphabetical listings, including English irregular plurals, irregular English verbs, and the gender of Icelandic nouns.

A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture
A Companion to Old Norse-Icelandic Literature and Culture

Author: Rory McTurk

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-03-11

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 140513738X

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This major survey of Old Norse-Icelandic literature and culturedemonstrates the remarkable continuity of Icelandic language andculture from medieval to modern times. Comprises 29 chapters written by leading scholars in thefield Reflects current debates among Old Norse-Icelandicscholars Pays attention to previously neglected areas of study, such asthe sagas of Icelandic bishops and the fantasy sagas Looks at the ways Old Norse-Icelandic literature is used bymodern writers, artists and film directors, both within and outsideScandinavia Sets Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature in its widercultural context

Viking Language 1
Viking Language 1

Author: Jesse L. Byock

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 9781480216440

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An introduction to Old Norse, runes, Icelandic sagas, and the culture of the Vikings. The 15 graded lessons include vocabulary and grammar exercises, 35 readings, pronunciation, 15 maps, 45 illustrations, and 180 exercises. Journey through Viking Age Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Britain, Russia, and Byzantium with original Old Norse readings of Vikings, Norse mythology, heroes, sacred kingship, blood feuds, and daily life.

Abominable Science
Abominable Science

Author: Daniel Loxton

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2013-09-10

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 0231153201

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Presents arguments for and against the existence of five notable cryptids and challenges the pseudoscience that furthers their legendary statuses, while providing an exploration of the nature and subculture of cryptozoology.