Monthly Archives: March 2017

I would suggest reading the Elder (Poetic) Edda excerpts after the Prose Edda excerpt. Included in the Elder Edda PDF are: Andy Orchard’s introduction to the volume (helpful and interesting) Völuspá: The prophecy of the seeress (a well-known poem describing the … Continue reading →

Q: How many points did I receive for my reading response? A: You received 25 points for an A, 20 for a B, or 15 for a C. Course assignments and requirements are worth a total of 100 points.

One of the readings for tomorrow is the fire episode from Njáls saga. It can be difficult to jump into this long saga in the middle, so please consult Robert Cook’s introduction and timeline (which I have also scanned for you). The action properly starts … Continue reading →

Check out the Staffordshire Hoard here (more images here) and some great images from Sutton Hoo here.