This is a folksong that came to light in 1850, when a member of the clergy named Landstad first heard it in a lonely valley of Telemark, Norway. No one knows how long it had existed. It is an epic narrative about a young man who slept for twelve nights during the deep winter days and nights. When he finally awoke, he shared the wondrous sights he had seen. This edition of The Dream Song of Olaf steson is illuminated by Janet Jordans striking paintings, which give new life to Olaf, helping modern readers connect more intimately with the ancient saga.