"Tales and ballads of the distant past. Translated from Old Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) languages with introductions and notes" is a publication that invites you on an exciting journey into the world of heroics and myths, where you will meet strong warriors, wise sorcerers and mysterious creatures. Author Nora K. Chadwick, by studying and translating texts from the ancient languages of the Scandinavian region, gives readers the opportunity to better know and understand this multi-layered culture. With the help of introductory materials and explanations in the book, the reader will be able to penetrate the atmosphere and symbolism of Scandinavian stories. "Tales and ballads of the distant past" is not just a collection of ancient texts, but a historical and cultural narrative that reveals the wonderful world of Scandinavian mythology.