About this episode
The episode features an interview with Dr. Yoav Tirosh discussing Ljósvetninga Saga and various related topics.
In this episode, we finally sit down with Dr. Yoav Tirosh, one of the leading voices in Old Norse–Icelandic studies and an all-around fascinating person to talk to. Yoav has written extensively on topics ranging from Ljósvetninga Saga and saga authorship to storytelling, cultural memory, and disability studies. He’s also the creative force behind the … Continue reading Saga Brief 28 – Ljósvetninga Saga Interview with Dr. Yoav Tirosh
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Yoav Tirosh
Topics covered
- Old Norse studies
- Icelandic literature
- storytelling
- cultural memory
- disability studies
Keywords
- Ljósvetninga Saga
- Old Norse
- Icelandic studies
- storytelling
- cultural memory
- disability studies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ljósvetninga Saga
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