Heilagra Manna SÃ, gur [Latin]

By Carl Rikard Unger and Christiania Universitet

Heilagra Manna S gur is a collection of Old Norse translations of Latin hagiographies, offering invaluable insights into the religious and literary landscape of medieval Iceland. Compiled by Carl Rikard Unger and Christiania Universitet, this compilation presents a series of sagas recounting the lives and miracles of various saints. Featured texts include: Ni rstigningar Saga, Nikolaus Saga Erkibyskups, Olafs Saga Hins Helga, P ls Saga Eremita, Placidus Saga, Quadraginta Militum Passio, Remigius Saga, Sebastianus Saga (fragment), Septem Dormientes (fragment), and Silvesters Saga.

These sagas not only illuminate the spiritual beliefs and values of the Norse people during the medieval period but also showcase the art of translation and adaptation of foreign texts into the Old Norse vernacular. Heilagra Manna S gur remains a vital resource for scholars interested in Old Norse literature, religious history, and the cultural exchange between Latin and Norse traditions.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1024679217
• ISBN13: 9781024679212
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 2.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"