The Norse Myths
Gods of the Vikings
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Here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the Viking world vividly to life. The mythic legacy of the Scandinavians includes a cycle of stories filled with magnificent images from pre-Christian Europe. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. The Norse pantheon includes Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite, magic-wielding Freyja. Their loves, wars, and adventures take us through worlds both mortal and divine, culminating in a blazing doomsday for gods and humans alike. These stories bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.
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The Norse Myths, Kevin Crossley-Holland
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- Released
- 1982
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- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The Norse Myths
- Subtitle
- Gods of the Vikings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Crossley-Holland
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Released
- 1982
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 276
- ISBN10
- 0140060561
- ISBN13
- 9780140060560
- Series
- Categories
- Tags
- Historical Themes, Religious Topics, Short Stories, Mythology, Ancient History, Folklore, Folk Culture, Scandinavia, Norse Mythology
- Description
- Here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the Viking world vividly to life. The mythic legacy of the Scandinavians includes a cycle of stories filled with magnificent images from pre-Christian Europe. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. The Norse pantheon includes Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite, magic-wielding Freyja. Their loves, wars, and adventures take us through worlds both mortal and divine, culminating in a blazing doomsday for gods and humans alike. These stories bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.