The Saga of the Volsungs. The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer

This thirteenth-century Icelandic prose epic draws on Old Scandinavian legends, blending mythic adventures with historical events from the 4th and 5th centuries. It features tales of Odin, Attila the Hun, and Sigurd the Volsung, exploring themes of love, vengeance, and war. Byock's modern translation retains the epic's original essence while providing historical context.