The “Viking Age” in the Scandinavian countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) is the period covering the 9th, 10th and first half of the 11th centuries - the time of warlike and daring squads of brave Viking sea warriors, the first Scandinavian kings, the oldest extant medieval epic songs and tales before us.

The book you are holding in your hands is an attempt to open the door to the harsh and majestic world of the Normans, to imagine the life that people led in the North more than ten centuries ago. A special place in the book is occupied by plots related to runic writing and runic magic.