The Saga of the Volsungs: With the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (Hackett Classics)

From the translator of the bestselling __Poetic Edda__ (Hackett, 2015) comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members—including, among others, the dragon-slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok. Front cover Title Copyright Contents Dedication Acknowledgments Introduction In a Nutshell Cast of Characters, Family Tree, and Synopsis The Making of the Sagas Culture and Values Language and Pronunciation A Note on This Volume’s Translations Further Reading Map: Geography of the Sagas The Saga of the Volsungs(Volsunga saga) Chapter 1. Concerning Sigi, a Son of Óđin Chapter 2. Concerning Rerir and His Son Volsung Chapter 3. The Marriage of Siggeir to Signý, Volsung’s Daughter Chapter 4. Siggeir Invites Volsung to Visit Him Chapter 5. Concerning the Treachery of King Siggeir Chapter 6. How Sigmund Killed the Sons of Siggeir Chapter 7. The Origin of Sinfjotli Chapter 8. The Vengeance of the Volsungs Chapter 9. Concerning Helgi, Killer of Hunding Chapter 10. The Death of Sinfjotli Chapter 11. The Death of Sigmund, Son of Volsung Chapter 12. Concerning Queen Hjordís and King Álf Chapter 13. Concerning Sigurđ and Regin Chapter 14. Concerning the Payment for Otter Chapter 15. Regin’s Sword-Craft Chapter 16. Sigurđ’s Meeting with Grípir Chapter 17. Sigurđ Avenges His Father Chapter 18. Concerning the Slaying of Fáfnir Chapter 19. Sigurđ Takes Fáfnir’s Treasure Chapter 20. Sigurđ Meets Brynhild Chapter 21. Concerning the Counsel of Brynhild Chapter 22. Description of Sigurđ, Killer of Fáfnir Chapter 23. Sigurđ Stays with Heimir Chapter 24. Sigurđ Meets Brynhild Chapter 25. Guđrún and Brynhild Talk Chapter 26. The Marriage of Sigurđ and Guđrún Chapter 27. Sigurđ Rides through the Ring of Fire Chapter 28. A Conversation between Guđrún and Brynhild Chapter 29. Concerning Brynhild’s Agony Chapter 30. The Murder of Sigurđ Chapter 31. The Death of Brynhild Chapter 32. The Marriage of Guđrún to King Atli Chapter 33. Atli Sends an Invitation to the Sons of Gjúki Chapter 34. Concerning the Dreams of Kostbera Chapter 35. Gunnar and Hogni Visit Atli Chapter 36. Concerning the Battle Chapter 37. The Death of Gunnar and Hogni Chapter 38. Guđrún’s Revenge Chapter 39. The Marriage of King Jónakr to Guđrún Chapter 40. Concerning Jormunrekk and Svanhild Chapter 41. Guđrún Urges Her Sons to Take Vengeance Chapter 42. The Murder of Erp and the Fall of Sorli and Hamđir The Saga of Ragnar Lođbrók (Ragnars saga lođbrókar) Chapter 1. Concerning Heimir and Áslaug Chapter 2. Concerning Thóra Town-Doe Chapter 3. Ragnar Kills the Dragon Chapter 4. Ragnar Marries Thóra Chapter 5. Concerning Ragnar and Kráka Chapter 6. Ragnar Weds Kráka Chapter 7. Concerning the Sons of Ragnar Chapter 8. The Ragnarssons Conquer Hvítabǿ Chapter 9. Áslaug’s Ancestry Comes to Light Chapter 10. The Fall of Eirek and Agnar, and Áslaug’s Demands Chapter 11. The Attack by Áslaug and the Ragnarssons Chapter 12. The Fall of King Eystein Chapter 13. The Ragnarssons Take Vífilsborg Chapter 14. The Ragnarssons Raid in the Southern Empire Chapter 15. The Death of King Ragnar in England Chapter 16. Concerning the Ragnarssons and King Ella Chapter 17. King Ella Is Killed Chapter 18. The End of the Ragnarssons Chapter 19. Concerning King Ragnar’s Men Chapter 20. Concerning Ogmund the Dane Glossary of Names and Terms Back cover From The Translator Of The Bestselling Poetic Edda (hackett, 2015) Comes A Gripping New Rendering Of Two Of The Greatest Sagas Of Old Norse Literature. Together The Two Sagas Recount The Story Of Seven Generations Of A Single Legendary Heroic Family And Comprise Our Best Source Of Traditional Lore About Its Members--including, Among Others, The Dragon-slayer Sigurd, Brynhild The Valkyrie, And The Viking Chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok. -- Publisher's Description Translated, With Introduction, By Jackson Crawford. Translated From The Old Norse. Includes Bibliographical References.