Author: Christopher AbramPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1847252478
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
An engaging account of the world of the Vikings and their gods.
Myths of the Pagan North
Author: Christopher AbramPublisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1847252478
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
An engaging account of the world of the Vikings and their gods.
Myths of the Norsemen
Author: Hélène Adeline GuerberPublisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 139880990X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This awe-inspiring collection brings together the complete mythologies of the Norse peoples, from the story of Brunhild to the tricks of Loki. Guerber's prose beautifully captures the spirit, humor and romance of these stories and are perfect for anyone wanting an excellent grounding in the Norse myths. A chapter comparing Norse mythology with Greek mythology is a fascinating additional draw to this edition. Evoking a land of gods, giants, elves and dwarves, Myths of the Norsemen will enthrall anyone interested in the legends of the Nordic countries. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Myths and Legends brings together beautiful retellings of mythologies from different traditions, from Celtic to Native American.
Norse Mythology
Author: Rasmus Björn AndersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Norse Mythology
Author: Rasmus Bjørn AndersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Norse Mythology
Author: Rasmus Bjørn AndersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe
Author: H. R. Ellis DavidsonPublisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815624417
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Most people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient lrish tales. Yet few people realise the significance of the similarities and contrasts between the religions of the pre-Christian people of north-western Europe. The Celts and Germans and Scandinavians had much in common in their religious practices and beliefs, and this is the first serious attempt that has been made to compare them. There are striking resemblances in their ideas about battle-goddesses and protective spirits, holy places, sacrificial rituals, divination and ideas about the Other World; and Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe poses questions like: do such parallels go back to early times or are they owing to late Viking contact? Hilda Ellis Davidson has worked for many years on pre-Christian Scandinavian and Germanic religion and now compares them with the Celts from the background of previous studies, using evidence from archaeology, iconography, later literature and folklore, in a search for basic patterns which will add to our knowledge of the early peoples in Europe. Aimed at teachers and libraries but also accessible to students of history, religion and Celtic, Norse and German languages and cultures.
Norse Mythology, Or, The Religion of Our Forefathers
Author: From Asgard to Valhalla
Author: Heather O'DonoghuePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0857730436
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Whether they focus on Thor's powerful hammer, the wailing Valkyrie, the palatial home of the gods - Asgard - or ravenous wolves and fierce elemental giants, the Norse myths are packed with rowdy incident. But at the centre of their cosmos stands a gnarled old ash tree, Yggdrasil, from which all distances and times are measured. When the old tree creaks, Ragnarok - the end of the world and of the gods themselves - is at hand. It is from this tree that Odin, father of the gods, hanged himself in search of the wisdom of the dead: a disturbing image of divine sacrifice far removed from the feasting and fighting of his otherworld home, Valhalla. And an image so problematic for thirteenth century Christians that they left it out when they wrote the myths down. From Asgard to Valhalla is the first book to show how and why the Norse myths have so powerfully resonated from era to era: from Viking-age stories of ice and fire to the epic poetry of Beowulf; and from Wagner's Ring to Marvel Comics' Mighty Thor. Heather O'Donoghue, who is an expert on Old Norse culture, shows in what ways the Norse myths have impacted on the western mind, across the fields of literature, art, music and politics. She considers the wider contexts of Norse mythology, including its origins, medieval expression and reception in post-medieval societies right up to the present. From Asgard to Valhalla is a book that will intrigue and delight anyone who is keen to understand how the Norse myths have so profoundly shaped, and continue to shape, the western cultural heritage.
Norse Mythology
Author: Rasmus B. AndersonNorse Mythology
Author: Rasmus Björn AndersonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description