Hrolf Kraki

Hrolf Kraki


Saga translates to "what is said". It is the recording of an oral story in prose. The saga usually starts with the ancestral background of the main character, usually starting with a grandfather or great-grandfather and briefly telling the relatives story and bringing the narrative quickly forward. For background info on Hrolf Kraki go here

1. Characters

Halfdane
Frodi
Helgi
Hroar
Signy
Regin
Vifil
Heid
Olaf
Yrsa
Hrok
Adils
Skuld
Berserkers
Svipdag
Svip (his advice to his son)
Bjalki
Bera:
Bjorn:
Bodvar Bjarki:
Drifa:
Elk-Frodi:
Haki:
Hakland:
Hardrefil:
Hjalti:
Hott:
Hjorvard:
Hring:
Hromund:
Hvit:
Skuld:
Storolf:
Vogg:
Vott:
Yrsa:

2. Explain how the following themes work and what characters can looked at as symbols of the theme:

Role of Kings:
Role of the warrior:
Role of women:
Concept of Magic:
Revenge:
Hospitality:
Loyalty:
Pride:
Man alone in a hostile world:

3. Discuss one event in the story that seems to represent what you believe the book to be about.
4. How do Hrolf and his Champions compare with King Arthur and the round table?
5. Make a list of at least ten moments of magic in the book.
6. Who is your favorite character and why?
7. How is the Cult of Odin important to this book?
8. Compare Hrolf Kraki to Beowulf.