Who are the Vikings? Highway robbers who terrorize civilians, or romantic bandits who sail on dragon-headed ships? Don't rack your brains! Vikings are badgers, cats, piglets and wolves, dressed in the armor of glorious warriors. What happened on the shore of Pig Bay? How did Sausage Longfinger and Grettir Shaggybeard live? How did the clever Asweig save the greedy brothers from a quarrel, and the good widow from certain death? Mauri Kunnas rediscovers Scandinavian mythology for children and adults. The books of the legendary Finnish writer Mauri Kunnas are loved by children all over the world. They have been translated into 24 languages, sold more than 5 million copies and received the most prestigious international awards. Today Mauri Kunnas is considered a classic of Finnish children's literature.