Britons and Celts
The Absolution of a Revenant
“So being absolved he went, with a great train of people following, to his grave and sank into it, and it closed over him of its own accord.” […]
12th Century AD
Human Affairs
The Power of the Beard
“He allowed his beard to grow long to strike terror in the hearts of all.” […]
Britons and Celts
The Strange Power of the Moon
“When she is deprived of her full light you will notice that all things lose their fullness. But when she has attained her complete roundness, you will find that bones are full of marrow, head of brains, and other things of sap.” […]
Human Affairs
Managing the Threat of Marriage
“When he heard that people were talking thus, he was very sad and disturbed, and began to consider how he could prevent anyone seeking his daughter’s hand.” […]
Violence
A Daring Raid
“Boldly entering the river himself, he ordered his men to seize the island, instructing some to swim and other to ride across as best they could, even though the deep waters made this dangerous.” […]
Eastern Europe
Out of the Fists of Babes…
“But the spear barely cleared the horse’s ears, and struck against his leg, for the prince was but a child.” […]
Britons and Celts
Dying Words from Father to Son
“Observe these my last precepts.” […]
Violence
A Killer Priest
“The bishop showed his mettle; heavens, how well he fought! Two he killed with his lance, five with his sword!” […]
Britons and Celts
The East Brings Both Wealth and Death
“If you put your naked foot upon the ground, death is upon you; if you sit upon marble without taking care, death is upon you; if you drink unmixed water, or merely smell dirty water with your nostrils, death is upon you.” […]
Viking
A Reluctant Killer
“In his hall Frothi, lying regally on a couch upholstered in cloth and gold, was challenged to combat by one Hunding.” […]