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THE WORLD OF SAGAS

FOLKLORE/MEDIEVAL/SCANDST 235
Course Description

The Icelandic sagas viewed in their social, cultural, and literary contexts. An introduction to one of the greatest bodies of vernacular literature of the early Middle Ages.

Prerequisties

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Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall

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