The myths and realities of the Viking berserkr. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Roderick Dale.
• Authors: Dale, Roderick
• Contents: List of Figures Acknowledgements Abbreviations and Explanatory Notes Introduction Chapter 1 Defining the berserkr Chapter 2 The monstrous berserkr Chapter 3 Berserksgangr : fit or frenzy? Chapter 4 The etymology and meaning of berserkr Chapter 5 The Viking Age reality of berserkir Chapter 6 Towards new paradigms for berserkir Appendix 1 Incidence of names of berserkir and where to find them in Old Norse literature Appendix 2 Haraldskvæði : the earliest reference to berserkir Bibliography
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 355.02094809021; Berserkers; Vikings -- Warfare; Military art and science -- Scandinavia -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500; Civilization, Viking; Sagas -- History and criticism; Old Norse literature -- History and criticism
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780429647727; 9780429650369; 9780429028434
• Related ISBNs: 9780367137458
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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