Author

Argyris Argyriadis

My name is Argyris Argyriadis, and I am a Greek author, translator, and PhD candidate at Democritus University of Thrace. My doctoral research focuses on the medieval literary sources of J. R. R. Tolkien, with particular emphasis on Old English and Old Norse literature. Some of my published works include: Historia Regum Britanniae: The History of the Kings of Britain (Zitros Publications, 2026). The first complete Greek translation of Geoffrey of Monmouth's medieval chronicle, accompanied by my introduction and commentary. https://bookpoint.gr/book/1350240 Scandinavian Dictionary: The World and Mythology of the Vikings (Zitros Publications, 2025). A reference work devoted to Norse mythology, its characters, terminology, and traditions. https://bookpoint.gr/book/1340308 Legends of the North: The Norse Edda in Prose (Black Griffin Books, 2026). A prose retelling of the mythological and heroic poems of the Poetic Edda, published in a special hardcover edition. https://bookpoint.gr/book/1345607 In the Age of the Gods (Thrakikos Oionos, 2014). A mythological fantasy novel inspired by the gods and traditions of ancient Northern Europe. https://bookpoint.gr/book/1333105 My broader bibliography is available here: https://bookpoint.gr/contributors/1176384/ I am currently preparing a new Greek translation of the Poetic Edda, accompanied by introductory studies and scholarly contributions from international specialists in Old Norse literature. Alongside my academic and literary work, I produce a Greek-language storytelling podcast entitled Tales and Stories from Europe and Greece (Παραμύθια και Ιστορίες από την Ευρώπη και την Ελλάδα). The project has now exceeded 100 episodes and explores traditional fairy tales, medieval legends, mythology, and folklore from across Europe. The episodes are also available on YouTube.