[PDF] Dictionary Of Norse Myth Legend eBook

Author : Andy Orchard
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 25,82 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780304345205

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A fascinating and comprehensive A-Z guide to the myths and legends of northern Europe. Recounts the major sagas and legends, from Baldrs draumar to Volsunga saga. Describes the gods, goddesses, giants, dwarfs and other supernatural creatures of Northern myth. Details the cosmology of the Norse world, from Asgard, home of the gods, to Niflheim, the place of freezing mists, to Hel, the land of the dead. Explores a wide range of related topics, such as amulets, magic, runes, and the rite of the blood-eagle. It considers a wide range of historical and literary sources, from the Latin of Tacitus to the Icelandic of Snorri Sturluson.

Author : Andy Orchard
Publisher : Burns & Oates
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 36,85 MB
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780304351343

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This is an A-Z guide to the mythology of the Vikings, with over 400 articles covering myths, gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, elves and other supernatural creatures. It aims to provide an insight into a folklore tradition which has inspired talents as diverse as Wagner and Tolkien. A general historical introduction provides an overall perspective, and background material on the archaeology and social framework of the Norse world is provided.

Author : Andrew Orchard
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 25,93 MB
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1399601423

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From Loki to Thor, Ragnarok to Beowulf A gripping and truly mesmerising delve into the Norse legends From bestselling books to blockbusting Hollywood movies, the myths of the Scandinavian gods and heroes are part of the modern day landscape. For over a millennium before the arrival of Christianity, the legends permeated everyday life in Iceland and the northern reaches of Europe. Since that time, they have been perpetuated in literature and the arts in forms as diverse as Tolkien and Wagner, graphic novels to the world of Marvel. This book covers the entire cast of supernatural beings, from gods to trolls, heroes to monsters, and deals with the social and historical background to the myths, topics such as burial rites, sacrificial practices and runes.

Author : Andy Orchard
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 16,85 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Legends
ISBN :

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A comprehensive survey of Norse myth features Scandinavian gods and trolls, heroes and monsters, lands and beliefs, in more than 1,000 entries, photos, charts, and quotations.

Author : R.I. Page
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 24,90 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780292755468

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Introduces and retells the myths of the Norse gods and goddesses, describes available written sources, and examines what they tell about the way Norsemen viewed their world

Author : John Lindow
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 22,15 MB
Release : 2002-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0195153820

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Provides information on the gods, heroes, rituals, beliefs, symbols, and stories of Norse mythology.

Author : Anita Ganeri
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 50,94 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1410949788

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An introduction of various stories from Norse mythology.

Author : Facts On File, Incorporated
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 32,71 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Civilization, Ancient
ISBN : 1438128010

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Alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, important places, and other aspects of Norse mythology.

Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,28 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0195136772

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Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.