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Njörður P. Njarðvík

    This author delves deeply into semantics and etymology, exploring the intricacies of language with the precision of a scholar and the passion of an artist. His works often uncover forgotten narratives and cultural nuances, which he revitalizes through a vibrant and evocative style. Readers find layers of meaning and linguistic beauty meticulously woven into his narratives. His writing stands as a testament to the power of words and the enduring influence of history on the present.

    Männer des Todes
    Helgi erforscht die Welt
    The World of the Viking Gods
    • 2002

      The World of the Viking Gods

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
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      The World of the Vikings Gods contains an informative introduction outlining the world-view, ideas and beliefs of the pagan Icelanders, followed by an account of the creation and individual gods. In the second half, the stories of the gods are retold, from the humorous adventures of the thunder god Thor to the darker events surrounding the death of Baldr, culminating in the apocalyptic vision of ragnarok: the end of the world and its rebirth.

      The World of the Viking Gods
    • 1988