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The Arthurian Sagas of Scandinavia

Follow the legend of Arthur into the literary traditions of medieval Iceland and Norway. Learn how Norwegian king Hakon Hakonarson commissioned adaptations of Arthurian works into Old Norse, and explore distinct differences in ethos, sensibility, and emphasis between the Continental and Scandinavian versions of the knightly saga.

English
  • Originally Aired March 5, 2015
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 29, 2021 by
    newdeepdan
  • Modified November 29, 2024 by
    HadesMeat