H. A. Guerber chronicles the fascinating Tales of Norse Mythology in this collection. These riveting stories set during the Viking Age tell us about the Scandinavians who delved into the unknown by crafting sagas. Guerber, a folklorist, resurrects the deities, giants, dwarves, warriors, and monsters of these tales. These legends, spanning from humorous to tragic, recount themes such as passion, love, camaraderie, pride, bravery, power, devotion, and treachery.