Penguin Book Of Norse Myths: Gods Of The Vikings

holland k crossley

The Scandinavian myths form a linked chain of stories, creating a mighty, fantastical world teeming with gods and goddesses, master-smiths and magicians. This book reveals a dynamic culture in which is reflected the Norseman's spirit and confidence, his ruthlessness and cruelty, arrogance and generosity.

Genres mythologynonfictionhistoryclassicsreligionshort storiesfolklorereferencefairy taleshistorical

276 pages, Paperback

First published July 1,1980

Literary awards

zilveren penseel,

Places

scandinavia, norway,

This edition

Format: 276 pages, Paperback
Published: January 7, 1997 by Penguin UK
ISBN: 9780140258691
ASIN: 0140258698
Language: English

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Thor (norse Mythology)

Thor (from Old Norse: Þórr) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, the protection of humankind, hallowing, and fertility....
Loki

Loki is a god in Norse mythology....
Odin (norse Mythology)

Odin (/ˈoʊdɪn/; from Old Norse: Óðinn) is a widely revered god in Germanic paganism. Norse mythology, the source of most surviving information about him, associates him with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, so...