Egil’s Saga: Traditional evidence for Brúnanburh compared to Literary, Historic and Archaeological Analyses
| Author | : John R. Kirby |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 62 |
| Release | : 2019-01-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781789691108 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1789691109 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (109 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Egil’s Saga: Traditional evidence for Brúnanburh compared to Literary, Historic and Archaeological Analyses by : John R. Kirby
Download or read book Egil’s Saga: Traditional evidence for Brúnanburh compared to Literary, Historic and Archaeological Analyses written by John R. Kirby and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Egil’s Saga ‘written’ by Snorri Sturluson or by more than one person? Was it embellished by Snorri or others? Where did the Brúnanburh traditions come from? Is it accurate enough to be used as a historic source – a factual reference? This study aims to identify the incongruities within this saga demonstrating a correct analysis.
