The 13th Warrior

Soon, though, Ibn Fadlan, the pages and guides encounter trouble with the Oguz Turks, but escape death and continue their travels. When Ibn Fadlan is traveling along the Volga River, he comes into contact with the Norsemen, or the Vikings. He describes them as gigantic people carrying broad swords, axes, and daggers. The Northmen's leader, Wyglif had died, and a young noble named Buliwyf was chosen to be the new leader. Then, one of Buliwyf's kin, Wulfgar entered the camp and informed Buliwyf of a dread and unnamed terror that was terrorizing his father, King Rothgar, and his kingdom. Then the Angel of Death came in, and stated that Buliwyf and 12 other men had to go help, but the 13th warrior had to be foreign. It was stated that Ibn Fadlan was to go with the Vikings on their quest to save King Rothgar's kingdom.

The 12 other warriors Ibn Fadlan were traveling with were, of course, Buliwyf the leader, Ecthgow, Higlak, Herger, Skeld, Weath, Rethel, R

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The story takes place in such places as Baghdad, Iraq, in which the main character originates, to other places such as along the Volga River in present-day Russia. The Norsemen of Scandinavia are as follows, according to the main character of this book, Ahmad Ibn Fadlan: "They are the filthiest race that God ever created. The people of the two lands, Iraq & Scandinavia, are complete opposites.

Michael Crichton's, The 13th Warrior, previously published as, Eaters of the Dead, occurred around the year 922 AD. The climate there averages 0° C, and the oceans surrounding it are frigid cold. The northern part of Iraq is full of mountains. "

Overall, the historic era of, The 13th Warrior, seemed like a time of change and expansion extending and spreading the cultures of the Iraqi Muslims and the Vikings. Scandinavia is rugged, containing hills and dunes. The men go to King Rothgar's castle and are informed about the terrible monsters of the mist, or the Wendols. Many contrasts are evident throughout the story. I would definitely recommend this book because it gives a great look into the Viking culture as well as Arab culture while being very entertaining. The Vikings believed that there were many gods, including the all-powerful Odin who helped them in battle. Michael Crichton makes the book more interesting because Ibn Fadlan is the exact opposite of the Vikings, with whom he stays. It was fun to read because Ibn Fadlan is appalled by their barbaric customs because the Norsemen are uncivilized while he is a civilized Arab.

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