Warriors of the Danes have seen many seas and fought in many battles, and it was hard to surprise them with the girl’s bravery and skill. Yet even these fierce Vikings admired the fearlessness and martial prowess of the Slavic girl-skalden. She was called a Valkyrie, and for a maiden-warrior, there could be no higher honor. She played with death and won at this game again and again. Who guarded her? Were it Scandinavian champions, Slavic gods, or spirits of natural forces? Different answers were given, but the truth was one: the glorious name of the Valkyrie became legend…
Contents:
1. Valkyrie
2. The Lame Blacksmith
3. Vedun
4. Swans fly away