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At the crossroads of historical narrative and literary legend, the saga of Saint Olaf offers a striking insight into 11th-century Norway. This lecture explores the nature and functions of the sagas, traces the eventful life of Olaf Haraldsson, and highlights the essential role of the sea in these tales. Navigation, conquests and alliances all contribute to the construction of an emblematic king at the heart of the political and cultural upheavals of his time.
Opening times
Opening times
On 30 July 2025
- 09:45 at 11:15