The Saga of Hervör

The First English Translation of the U Manuscript

Rendered & Discussed by

Ann Sheffield, Denise Vast, Lyonel Perabo, & Danielle Cudmore

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“Your sword … will be a man’s death every time it is drawn”

Pitch-black, folklore-infused, and featuring topics like a cursed sword, warrior women, necromancy, berserkers, and immense battles, the Saga of Hervör (Hervarar saga) is rightly one of the most celebrated and influential sagas in the entire Old Icelandic corpus. By way of its foundational impact on contemporary fantasy fiction, it is also ultimately one of the most influential literary items in history. This beautiful and discussion-packed edition features not only the first full English translation of the saga’s U manuscript but also extensive commentary and notes, allowing readers to dig as deeply into the vast historical roots of this blood-drenched saga as they desire.

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A UNIQUE & APPROACHABLE
EDITION INTENDED
FOR EVERYONE

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first edition
2026. 227 pages. 5x7 inches. Published by Hyldyr.
Non-fiction, European history, folklore, & archaeology.

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