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Drizzt



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:12 am    Post subject: Prose Edda Reply with quote

For anyone who has a fondness for old norse legends, tales and sagas, I'd recommend you get hold of the 'prose edda' by Snorri Sturluson. It was originally written hundreds of years ago and is basically the stories behind the old norse beliefs about the creation of the world and the exploits of the Gods (Odin, Thor, Loki and co) and various heroes like Sigurd the dragon-slayer.

Many of the legends you'll have heard before, many you may not have, but even as a simple reminder of the old stories from days of yore which got you grinning as a kid this is well worth picking up.

And if you want to read a little more into the themes... well, there's a lot there which may get you thinking if you read enough into them... Wink
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Mantyluoto



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

has you been promoted to a full blown viking yet?
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hehe... maybe after this weekend, we're off to visit the Jorvik viking centre in York. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

wait till after christmas, who knows? Wink


It's also possible to get the Edda in poetry form if you're a fan of poetry.
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Tyrael



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oh wow Jorvik is great if you havent been before youre in for a treat Smile

the sights and rather putrescent smells of viking life Very Happy
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Parmenion



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PostPosted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i found it to be a bit cookie cutter...they could have done way way more with the place.
Im not saying its rubbish, but ...its way short of its potential
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DarrenT



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, it was pretty amazing when it opened about twenty years ago, but hasn't moved on much since...

I prefer Dublin's Viking Experience - they have actors to talk you through the various elements of norse life and culture, so it's a bit more interactive and engaging.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 10:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some of the staff at Jorvik are too arrogant, and very irritating, but the shop was, of course... awesome! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grrr... the irish guy who couldn't recognise a 'T' rune but did like his sword a lot. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hehe, i've seen better swords in a kids pantomime Razz Too busy showing off.
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