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1. Women's weapons a re-evaluation of magic in the Islendingasogur

Author

Fridriksdottir, Johanna Katrin

Subjects
Magic -- Portrayals, Women and literature, Weapons -- Portrayals, Humanities, Literature/writing, Criticism and interpretation, Portrayals
Abstract

MAGIC IS A VERSATILE LITERARY MOTIF in the Islendingasogur, which authors had at their disposal to use in a wide range of settings whether at the splendid Norwegian court, an [...]

Published
2009

2. The ritualized presentation of weapons and the ideology of nobility in 'Beowulf.'

Author

Van Meter, David C.

Subjects
Beowulf (Traditional work) -- Criticism and interpretation, Weapons -- Portrayals, Poetry, Medieval -- Criticism and interpretation, Languages and linguistics, Criticism and interpretation, Portrayals
Abstract

Weapons are a central, and in certain passages, a dominant feature on the symbolic terrain of Beowulf: Not only do we find weapons being wielded in battle by the heroes [...]

Published
1996

3. POINT-BLANK

Author

Agger, Michael

Subjects
Motion picture industry -- Officials and employees, Weapons -- Portrayals, General interest, Literature/writing, News, opinion and commentary, Practice, Portrayals, Officials and employees
Abstract

Rick Washburn, a weapons coordinator, has a disarming way of greeting people: 'Are you the guy that needs the 9-millimetre?' He works out of his loft apartment, a converted doll [...]

Published
2003

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