Icelandic Folktales

Rósa Þorsteinsdóttir, J.K. Jackson

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flametree
01 September 2024

Myth & legend told as fiction; Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends

Icelandic folktales are the close cousins of Viking fairy stories, although perhaps a little darker in their tone, but they share many of the same themes of innocence and trickery, triumph of good sense over pride, and all with a strong moral message. One particular characteristic though is that often the prince is rescued by the princess who has suffered much hardship in the journey to rescue the foolish male from the clutches of an ogre or a wicked crone. Stories include: The Story of the Three Princes, Hildur, Queen of Elves, The Giantess and the Granite Boat, The Magic Scythe.

Introduction by: Rósa Þorsteinsdóttir
General editor: J.K. Jackson
Imprint: flametree
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 176g
ISBN: 9781804178164
ISBN 10: 1804178160
Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 September 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rósa Þorsteinsdóttir (Introduction) is an associated research professor in folkloristics at the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies. She works both as an archivist and a researcher, while teaching courses on folkloristics at the University of Iceland. She has conducted research on the history of the collection of folklore in Iceland and has an interest in ethnomusicology. Jake Jackson (General Editor) has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.