Volsunga Saga
Anonymous
Dive into the legendary world of the Volsunga Saga, the Norse epic that has inspired generations. This saga weaves tales of gods, legendary heroes, and cursed treasures in a gripping narrative of power, betrayal, and destiny. Follow the heroic deeds of Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, entangled in a tragic love triangle that leads to a cycle of vengeance spanning generations.
Experience a saga where honor and treachery, love and hate, loyalty and betrayal blur, in a world where gods walk among mortals. The Volsunga Saga offers a rich exploration of Norse culture, heroism, and the timeless battle against fate.
Unlock the secrets of ancient legends. Discover the Volsunga Saga—where every sword tells a tale, and destinies are carved by the gods.
This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI)
Duration - 19h 17m.
Author - Anonymous.
Narrator - Anna Isaksen.
Published Date - Tuesday, 16 January 2024.
Copyright - © 1888 William Morris and Eirikr Magnusson ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Dive into the legendary world of the Volsunga Saga, the Norse epic that has inspired generations. This saga weaves tales of gods, legendary heroes, and cursed treasures in a gripping narrative of power, betrayal, and destiny. Follow the heroic deeds of Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, entangled in a tragic love triangle that leads to a cycle of vengeance spanning generations. Experience a saga where honor and treachery, love and hate, loyalty and betrayal blur, in a world where gods walk among mortals. The Volsunga Saga offers a rich exploration of Norse culture, heroism, and the timeless battle against fate. Unlock the secrets of ancient legends. Discover the Volsunga Saga—where every sword tells a tale, and destinies are carved by the gods. This audiobook was narrated and produced by RAM Studios, where humans and artificial intelligence collaborate to create an excellent listening experience. (The reading is done primarily by AI) Duration - 19h 17m. Author - Anonymous. Narrator - Anna Isaksen. Published Date - Tuesday, 16 January 2024. Copyright - © 1888 William Morris and Eirikr Magnusson ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:40:41
Introduction
Duration:44:48:41
Translators' preface
Duration:07:29:42
The story of the Volsungs and Niblungs
Duration:00:03:13
Chapter I - Of Sigi, the son of Odin
Duration:02:36:00
Chapter II - Of the birth of Volsung, the son of Rerir, who was the son of Sigi
Duration:04:35:34
Chapter III - Of the sword that sigmund, volsung's son, drew from the branstock
Duration:03:05:27
Chapter IV - How King Siggeir wedded Signy, and bade King Volsung and his son to Gothland
Duration:01:45:53
Chapter V - Of the slaying of King Volsung
Duration:05:25:39
Chapter VI - Of how Signy sent the children of her and Siggeir to Sigmund
Duration:02:06:35
Chapter VII - Of the birth of Sinfjotli the son of Sigmund
Duration:03:03:09
Chapter VIII - The death of King Siggeir and of Signy
Duration:09:52:46
Chapter IX - How Helgi, the son of Sigmund, won King Hodbrod and his realm, and wedded Sigrun
Duration:07:33:06
Chapter X - The ending of Sinfjotli, Sigmund's son
Duration:03:17:37
Chapter XI - Of King Sigmund's last battle, and of how he must yield up his sword again
Duration:04:15:47
Chapter XII - Of the shards of the sword gram, and how Hjordis went to King Alf
Duration:05:23:28
Chapter XIII - Of the birth and waxing of Sigurd Fafnir's-Bane
Duration:04:45:28
Chapter XIV - Regin's tale of his brothers, and of the gold called Andvari's hoard
Duration:04:23:51
Chapter XV - Of the welding together of the shards of the sword Gram
Duration:02:14:39
Chapter XVI - The prophecy of Grifir
Duration:00:53:30
Chapter XVII - Of Sigurd's avenging of Sigmund his father
Duration:05:54:42
Chapter XVIII - Of the slaying of the worm Fafnir
Duration:06:10:00
Chapter XIX - Of the slaying of Regin, son of Hreidmar
Duration:05:12:03
Chapter XX - Of Sigurd's meeting with Brynhild on the mountain
Duration:06:27:37
Chapter XXI - More wise words of Brynhild
Duration:02:27:22
Chapter XXII - Of the semblance and array of Sigurd Fafnir's-Bane
Duration:02:36:52
Chapter XXIII - Sigurd comes to Hlymdale
Duration:01:35:10
Chapter XXIV - Sigurd sees Brynhild at Hlymdale
Duration:04:42:43
Chapter XXV - Of the dream of Gudrun, Giuki's daughter
Duration:05:35:01
Chapter XXVI - Sigurd comes to the Giukings and is wedded to Gudrun
Duration:04:57:06
Chapter XXVII - The wooing of Brynhild
Duration:05:34:08
Chapter XXVIII - How the Queens held angry converse together at the bathing
Duration:05:35:29
Chapter XXIX - Of Brynhild's great grief and mourning
Duration:10:12:31
Chapter XXX - Of the slaying of Sigurd Fafnir's-Bane
Duration:06:49:50
Chapter XXXI - Of the lamentation of Gudrun over Sigurd dead, as it is told told in ancient songs
Duration:04:53:32
Chapter XXXII - Of the ending of Brynhild
Duration:04:49:34
Chapter XXXIII - Gudrun wedded to Atli
Duration:06:03:02
Chapter XXXIV - Atli bids the Giukings to him
Duration:04:49:15
Chapter XXXV - The dreams of the wives of the Giukings
Duration:02:46:46
Chapter XXXVI - Of the journey of the Giukings to King Atli
Duration:03:30:23
Chapter XXXVII - The battle in the burg of King Atli
Duration:03:20:42
Chapter XXXVIII - Of the slaying of the Giukings
Duration:04:46:49
Chapter XXXIX - The end of Atli and his kin and folk
Duration:06:38:43
Chapter XL - How Gudrun cast herself into the sea, but was brought ashore again
Duration:00:50:56
Chapter XLI - Of the wedding and slaying of Swanhild
Duration:03:20:01
Chapter XLII - Gudrun sends her sons to avenge Swanhild
Duration:02:16:08
Chapter XLIII - The latter end of all the kin of the Giukings
Duration:02:22:11
Appendix - Excerpts from the poetic Edda
Duration:00:03:34
Part of the second lay of Helgi Hundings-Bane
Duration:06:28:39
Part of the lay of Sigrdrifa
Duration:02:47:59
The lay called the short lay of Sigurd
Duration:12:42:14
The hell ride of Brynhild
Duration:02:54:31
Fragments of the lay of Brynhild
Duration:03:59:27
The second or ancient lay of Gudrun
Duration:08:31:27
The song of Atli
Duration:10:01:42
The whetting of Gudrun
Duration:04:54:37
The lay of Hamdir
Duration:05:53:37
The lament of Oddrun
Duration:06:01:43
Ending Credits
Duration:00:18:43