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Handout: The Two Main Manuscripts of the Poetic Edda
A handout about the two main manuscripts that provide the texts of the Poetic Edda.
Exercise: The Young Sigurd
Exercises to prepare for a seminar on Sigurd
Powerpoint: The Young Sigurd
Presentation about Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the sources for his deeds.
Handout: The Archetypal Legend of Lejre
A handout about the place of Lejre.
Exercise: Sigurd Kills the Dragon in Þiðrekssaga
Texts and discussion questions on the topic of Sigurd slaying the dragon in Þiðrekssaga.
Exercise: Comparative Questions about the Quarrel of Queens and the Death of Sigurd
An exercise with questions about the quarrel of queens and the death of Sigurd.
Exercise: Palaeography of Old Norse Heroic Poetry
Class preparation for a seminar on the palaeography of Old Norse heroic poetry.
Handout: Introduction to Heroic Poetry
An introduction to Germanic heroic poetry.
Powerpoint: Introduction to Þiðrekssaga
An introduction to Þiðrekssaga.
Handout: Preparation Sheet for discussion of Helgakviða Hundingsbana II and the Legend of Sigmundr
A preparation sheet detailing work to be done and questions to be considered when translating and analysing Helgakviða Hundingsbana II.
Handout: Discussion Questions about Volsunga Saga
A list of questions for discussion of Volsunga saga in a seminar
Handout: Preparation Sheet on Beowulf
A handout indicating what preparation students need to do for their study of Beowulf
Exercise: Questions about Beowulf for Discussion
A handout of questions to stimulate discussion about Beowulf
Handout: Beowulf and Grettis saga
A handout about Beowulf and Grettis saga, and the possible connection between the two.
Exercise: A Debate about Beowulf and Grettis Saga
A class exercise involving a debate about whether Beowulf's fight with Grendel has an analogue in Grettir's fight with Glamr
Syllabus: Ancient Germanic Heroic Legend
Syllabus for a course focused on Germanic heroic legends in Old Norse, Old English, Latin and Middle High German literature.
Handout: Types of Abbreviations in Old Norse Manuscripts
A handout discussing the various abbreviations used in Old Norse manuscripts.
Powerpoint: Medieval Rune Row
A Powerpoint slideshow introducing the medieval rune rows
Exercises: Medieval Inscriptions
A series of exercises related to studying medieval runic inscriptions.
Powerpoint: The Younger Futhark
An introduction to the younger futhark, the pre-Viking rune row.