Berserker - The Infamous Warriors

Berserker - The Infamous Warriors
Author: Tim Nilsen
Publisher: anonymous
Total Pages: 107
Release:
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Berserkers - The infamous warriors: The mystical fighters of Norse mythology and their eternal legend The berserkers are among the most fascinating and terrifying figures in Norse mythology. As fierce warriors who fell into a state of unbridled frenzy, they shaped the stories and legends of the Viking Age like no other figure. But who were these mystical warriors really? What rituals and beliefs lay behind their unstoppable rage? And why do they still have such a strong influence on our culture today? In this book, you will delve deep into the world of the berserkers. You will learn about their origins as Odin's indomitable warriors, their ritual practices and the symbolism that surrounded them. Discover the historical significance of these warriors in Norse society and the various depictions of their battles in the Icelandic sagas. Learn more about the role of bear and wolf skins, the mysterious number twelve and the berserkers' connection to the ancient gods of the north. In addition to the historical and mythological analysis, this book also sheds light on the modern reception of berserkers in film, literature and pop culture. It shows how these fearsome warriors have become symbols of brute strength and uncontrollable rage that still inspire the imagination today. Ideal for fans of Norse mythology, history and epic tales, this book offers a comprehensive and gripping account of the legendary berserkers and their eternal legend.

Berserker Chronicles

Berserker Chronicles
Author: Mary G Reedy
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-26
Genre:
ISBN:

Unleash the Savage Legends of Berserkers! Immerse yourself in the thrilling past of the renowned Berserkers, the enigmatic warriors of old Nordic sagas. You may explore the courage, hunger for blood, and secrets surrounding these fearsome combatants in "Berserker Chronicles." Learn about the real events that influenced mythology, from their beginnings to their amazing war tales. Learn the truth about how they changed, the chaos that swept them up during the battle, and their lasting impact on the modern world. History aficionados, those who have a passion for battle, and those who enjoy adventure should not miss this engrossing investigation of Berserker culture. Explore history's most fascinating warriors as you unleash your inner berserker and go on an exhilarating voyage. The "Berserker Chronicles" is out now, so order one!

History of the Vikings and Norse Culture

History of the Vikings and Norse Culture
Author: Njord Kane
Publisher: Spangenhelm Publishing
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2019-09-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1943066310

The story of the Norse begins with the first ancient tribes during the early Nordic Stone Age. There originated the Nordic Ax Culture when primitive Norsemen create their first stone battle axes. An incredible evolution of an innovative and progressive culture that groomed legendary warriors whose voices still roar out today. Take a journey into the Age of Viking Expansion where Ragnar Lothbrok, Rollo, Erik the Red, and many other famous Vikings take you on a ride into the very Halls of Valhalla. Learn about Norse culture, marriage customs, baby naming ceremonies, and the sacrificial blóts used in spiritual and religious observances. Explore legendary Norse such as the Jómsvíkings, Varangian, and Rus'. The Vikings played ball and board games and had their own form of martial arts called Glima. Explore knowledge and technology specific to a culture that was shaped by a people who were able to reach great distances across seas beyond their homelands. A battle ferocious people who were unmatched by their opponents. There's a whole new world of understanding about the ancient vikings has been opened up by new archaeological discoveries and studies. New findings that lead to new questions about the Jötnar, often called frost giants. There were many shared technologies between the Ancient Norse, the Inuit and other Native American aborigines. Viking explorers have long interacted and traded with many people and cultures afar. Were ancient Norse already in contact with early Native Americans? See for yourself with new information about the Norse that was once lost in time.

To Tame a Highland Warrior

To Tame a Highland Warrior
Author: Karen Marie Moning
Publisher: Dell
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2009-06-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0440245559

"Born to a clan of warriors of supernatural strength, Gavrael McIllioch had abandoned his name and castle in an effort to escape the dark fate of his ancestors, and watches over ravishing Jillian St. Clair from afar, but when her father summons him, Gavrael races to compete for his love's hand in marriage"--NoveList.

The Myths and Realities of the Viking Berserkr

The Myths and Realities of the Viking Berserkr
Author: Roderick Dale
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2022
Genre: Berserkers
ISBN: 9781032164205

"The Viking berserkr is an iconic warrior normally associated with violent fits of temper and the notorious berserksgangr or berserker frenzy. This book challenges the orthodox view that these men went 'berserk' in the modern English sense of the word. It examines all the evidence for medieval perceptions of berserkir and builds a model of how the medieval audience would have viewed them. Then it extrapolates a Viking Age model of berserkir from this model and supports the analysis with anthropological and archaeological evidence to create a new and more accurate paradigm of the Viking Age berserkr and his place in society. This shows that berserkir were the champions of lords and kings, members of the social elite, and that much of what is believed about them is based on seventeenth-century and later scholarship and mythologizing: the medieval audience would have had a very different understanding of the Old Norse berserkr from that people have now. The book sets out a challenge to rethink and reframe our perceptions of the past in a way that is less influenced by our own modern ideas. The Myths and Realities of the Viking berserkr will appeal to researchers and students alike studying the Viking Age, Medieval History, and Old Norse Literature"--

Fractured Star Chronicels: Dawn Of The Berserker

Fractured Star Chronicels: Dawn Of The Berserker
Author: Logan Springer
Publisher: logan springer
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2024-08-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In a universe where the fabric of reality has been torn apart, merging countless realms and bringing mythical beings into existence, peace is a tenuous dream. Orcs, elves, dragons, and humans cohabit a fragile universe, with old rivalries simmering beneath the surface. "Fractured Star Chronicles: Rise of the Berserker" follows the early life of Woric, a young slave on an orc planet. Woric's life is marked by brutality and struggle, but destiny has greater plans for him. When a fateful encounter imbues him with the power of a Berserker, Woric’s journey of transformation begins. His newfound strength comes at a cost, as he grapples with the horrors of war and the pain of betrayal.

The Untold History of the Vikings

The Untold History of the Vikings
Author: Martin J. Dougherty
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1502619024

Beginning in 789AD, the Vikings raided monasteries, sacked cities and invaded western Europe. They looted and enslaved their enemies. But that is only part of their story. In long boats they discovered Iceland and America (both by accident) and also sailed up the Seine to Paris (which they sacked). They settled from Newfoundland to Russia, founded Dublin and fought battles as far afield as the Caspian Sea. A thousand years after their demise, traces of the Vikings remain all the way from North America to Istanbul. They traded walruses with Inuits, brought Russian furs to Western Europe and took European slaves to Constantinople. Their graves contain Arab silver, Byzantine silks and Frankish weapons. In this accessible book, the whole narrative of the Viking story is examined from the eighth to the 11th century. Arranged thematically, Vikings – A History of the Norse People, examines the Norsemen from exploration to religion to trade to settlement to weaponry to kingdoms to their demise and legacy. But today questions remain: what prompted the first Viking raids? What stopped their expansion? And how much of the tales of murder, rape and pillage is myth?

Winter is Coming

Winter is Coming
Author: Carolyne Larrington
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0857727273

Game of Thrones is a phenomenon. As Carolyne Larrington reveals in this essential companion to George R R Martin's fantasy novels and the HBO mega-hit series based on them the show is the epitome of water-cooler TV. It is the subject of intense debate in national newspapers; by PhD students asking why Westeros has yet to see an industrial revolution, or whether astronomy explains the continent's climatic problems and unpredictable solstices ('winter is coming'); and by bloggers and cultural commentators contesting the series' startling portrayals of power, sex and gender. Yet no book has divulged how George R R Martin constructed his remarkable universe out of the Middle Ages. Discussing novels and TV series alike, Larrington explores among other topics: sigils, giants, dragons and direwolves in medieval texts; ravens, old gods and the Weirwood in Norse myth; and a gothic, exotic orient in the eastern continent, Essos. From the White Walkers to the Red Woman, from Casterly Rock to the Shivering Sea, this is an indispensable guide to the twenty-first century's most important fantasy creation.

Berserker The Ultimate Enemy

Berserker The Ultimate Enemy
Author: Fred Saberhagen
Publisher: JSS Literary Productions, LLC
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2013-01-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937422259

Long ago, in a distant part of the galaxy, two alien races met—and fought a war of mutual extinction. The sole legacy of that war was the weapon that ended it: the death machines, the BERSERKERS. Guided by self-aware computers more intelligent than any human, these world-sized battle craft carved a swath of death through the galaxy—until they arrived at the outskirts of the fledgling Empire of Man. These are the stories of the frail creatures who must meet this monstrous and implacable enemy—and who, by fighting it to a standstill, become the saviors of all living things. With help from wherever they can find it, including World War I fighters and stomatopods, earth descended humans face the ultimate enemy of all life. A Saberhagen classic book length collection of the nine Berserker stories: The Smile, Pressure, The Annihilation Of Angkor Apeiron, Inhuman Error, Some Events At The Templar Radiant, Starsong, Smasher, The Game, Wings Out Of Shadow.

Mysteries of the Bible

Mysteries of the Bible
Author: Lionel Fanthorpe
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1999-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780888822093

A fascinating examination of numerous biblical mysteries, including the Garden of Eden, the Ark of the Covenant ,and more.