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Portland Classical and Medieval Book Club

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Portland, OR, US

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In Classical and Medieval Reading Group, we read translated texts from ancient Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe. We may also delve into books written about these time periods, and even historical fiction! The group aims to bring people together who are interested in learning more about writings from these time periods outside of a classroom setting. Anyone is welcome to join!

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Thu, Nov 6 · 18:30 PST
Saga of the Volsungs — Anonymous
Cliffs PDX , 128 NE Russell St, (under wonder ballroom), Portland, OR, US
Based on Viking Age poems, The Saga of the Volsungs combines mythology, legend and sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odin's Valkyries. Yet it is also set in a very human world, incorporating strands from the oral narratives of the fourth and fifth centuries, when Attila the Hun and other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire. One of the great books of world literature, the saga is an unforgettable tale of princely jealousy, unrequited love, greed and vengeance. With its cursed treasure of the Rhine, sword reforged and magic ring of power, it was a major influence for writers including William Morris and J. R. R. Tolkien and for Wagner's Ring cycle.
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