Norse Myths :Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods - Myths & Legends
Norse Myths :Viking Legends of Heroes and Gods - Myths & Legends
hardback
Published:
4 March, 2016
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Description
The stories of Thor, Odin and Loki are familiar to most of us. Many people know that the Norse gods fought against giants and were ultimately betrayed by Loki the trickster. The end of the world and the death of the gods in a grim battle called Ragnarok has also found its way into popular culture. Ideas taken from Norse mythology are frequently found in modern fantasy and science fiction – such as elves, dwarfs and undead warriors rising from an unquiet grave, for example. Norse mythology is rich in adventure and ideas about creation, death and the afterlife.
Norse Myths takes a wide-ranging approach, examining the creation stories of the Norse world, the monsters and the pantheons of the deities, including such figures as Heimdall, Freya and Baldr. It looks at the sagas and the Prose and Poetic Eddas, which tell of real and imagined people, featuring both heroic tales and humorous escapades. The book also examines how Norse myths were interpreted in a Christianized Europe and how their motifs influenced medieval German writers and, in turn, were used in the modern world in very different ways, by the likes of composer Richard Wagner and in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Illustrated with 180 colour and black-&-white artworks and illustrations, Norse Myths is an engaging and highly informative exploration of a rich mythology that still resounds today.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781782743323 |
| ISBN10 | 1782743324 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 894 g |
| Product Dimensions | 192 x 250 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Amber Books Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
This truly is an exploration of Viking culture that everyone can enjoy. * All About History *
Author's Bio
Martin J. Dougherty is the author of Vikings: A History of the Norse People, Greek Myths and Celts: The History and Legacy, among many other books. A former defence consultant, he also writes on personal self-defence and modern military technology. He lives in northern England.