A children's book version, also titled Erik the Viking and written by Terry Jones, exists, offering a different, highly praised telling of the saga.
Erik the Viking (1989) is a fantasy-comedy film written and directed by Terry Jones of Monty Python fame. It stars Tim Robbins as a thoughtful Viking who rejects the violent, pillaging lifestyle of his peers to seek a peaceful existence.
The movie is a blend of mythic adventure, satire, and non-stop "profound silliness". It is often compared to Jabberwocky in tone rather than traditional slapstick comedy.