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The Valkyries
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- Book Synopsis
- The Valkyries, fierce warrior goddesses who guide souls to Valhalla, embody battle, fate and glory. From famous names like Brunhild and Skuld to those in the shadows, this collection explores classic stories and imagines new paths. With fresh tales from submissions and an insightful introduction, it offers new perspectives on these iconic beings.
- About The Author
- Nancy Marie Brown ('Introducing The Valkyries') is the author of The Real Valkyrie: The Hidden History of Viking Warrior Women, which tells the story of the warrior woman buried in Birka grave Bj581. An independent scholar, she has been writing about Norse mythology, Icelandic sagas and Viking Age history and archaeology since 2001. She keeps Icelandic horses and considers Tolkien's Eowyn to be a major role model. Dr Jóhanna Katrìn Fri-riksdóttir (Foreword) is a medievalist and author of Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World. Her work focuses on Vikings, medieval Scandinavia and the reception of these in the modern era. She completed her doctorate in medieval literature from Oxford University in 2010 and held research and teaching positions in Reykjavìk, Iceland and the United States before taking up her current position at the National Library of Norway in Oslo. She has also worked as a historical consultant for documentaries and feature films, including Robert Eggers' The Northman.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781835627907
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Flame Tree Collections, (21 April 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 368
- Weight
- 850 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 213 x 153 x 24 mm
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