History
A King Learns to Never Cross the Finns
“Now when King Agni had fallen asleep, Skjalf took a thick cord and fastened it to the necklace.” […]
Governance
Human Affairs
Respect for Honor is Universal
“Hardly could he speak, but when he did, [craving] pardon for putting off the fulfillment of his promise, all were filled with wonder and sympathy, and the king himself, appeased by the good faith of his prisoner, let him go free.” […]
Supernatural
The Blood of a King for the Life of the People
“Then the chieftains held a council, and they agreed that the famine probably was due to Domaldi, their king, and that they should sacrifice him for better seasons.” […]
Greek and Roman
The Empress’ Scandalous Past
“When they wearied of the sport, she would approach their servants, perhaps thirty in number, and fight a duel with each of these; and even thus found no allayment of her craving.” […]
History
All Hail King Doggy
“Now the dog was, by witchcraft, gifted with three men’s wisdom; and when he barked, he spoke one word and barked two.” […]
Human Affairs
A Premium Sacrifice
“Sometimes it occurred that even kings were chosen by lot in similar fashion to be sacrificed, and since this was considered to be an offering most favourable for the kingdom.” […]
Viking
A Regretful Do-Gooder
“He tied their dead bodies to planks and stretched them upright in such a way that they seemed to be standing.” […]
History
The Wrath of Louis the Fat
“Thus he humbled the man beneath the powerful arm of God, whose affair it was, and made Drogo subject to the dominion of his will like some bedridden patient.” […]
Britons and Celts
Concealing Nothing From the King
“He fell in front of the feet of the king’s horse, and the wind blew his habit right over his neck, so that he was entirely exposed to the unwilling eyes of the lord king.” […]
History
Too Much of A Good Thing
“An exceedingly strong drink had been prepared.” […]