Vikings and Sagas: The Story of Iceland
A six-day study tour to Reykjavik & Western Iceland
Required Course(s):
Vikings and Sagas: The Story of Iceland
Available Spring
| Spring 2012 | $1095.00 |
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Objectives
- Gain insight into the social and cultural world of the Vikings as rendered in the culture and history of Iceland
- Develop an understanding of Viking Age religion and culture
- Identify the role of the Viking Age in contemporary Icelandic consciousness
Previous Activities Have Included
- Visits to the National museum, Manuscript museum, and Saga museum
- Excursions outside of Reykjavik, following the path of the Eyrbyggja Saga and the golden circle
- A visit to the Blue Lagoon
- Excursions to lava fields (on horseback), massive waterfalls, geyser parks, and other natural spectacles
Description
Visit Viking landmarks and historical sites, providing a glimpse into the culture and value of the Viking Age. Experience the amazing nature of Iceland with its glaciers, spouting geysers, volcanoes (hopefully dormant!), raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds and cavorting whales just offshore.
The introductory course will give you an insight into the religion and world view of the pre-Christian Scandinavians as reflected in primary medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age (800-1050). An emphasis will be placed on the Icelandic Sagas.
