Viking Myths and Sagas
Author | : Rosalind Kerven |
Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2017-09-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0785835555 |
Written in consultation with leading academics.
Download Viking Myths And Sagas full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free Viking Myths And Sagas ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Author | : Rosalind Kerven |
Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2017-09-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0785835555 |
Written in consultation with leading academics.
Author | : Mary Litchfield |
Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
Total Pages | : 424 |
Release | : 2018-01-16 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1788883535 |
The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years. This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the principal sources of knowledge of Norse mythology, and the Sagas of the ancient world of the Vikings. Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Mythology will conjure up a world of heroism and romance that will enthrall readers.
Author | : Jesse Byock |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 122 |
Release | : 2006-05-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0141968354 |
In a land of ice, great warriors search for glory... When a dragon threatens the people of the north, only one man can destroy the fearsome beast. Elsewhere, a mighty leader gathers a court of champions, including a noble warrior under a terrible curse. The Earth's creation is described; tales of the gods and evil Frost Giants are related; and the dark days of Ragnarok foretold. Journey into a realm of legend, where heroes from an ancient age do battle with savage monsters, and every man must live or die by the sword ...
Author | : Nancy Marie Brown |
Publisher | : Macmillan + ORM |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2012-10-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1137073713 |
Much like Greek and Roman mythology, Norse myths are still with us. Famous storytellers from JRR Tolkien to Neil Gaiman have drawn their inspiration from the long-haired, mead-drinking, marauding and pillaging Vikings. Their creator is a thirteenth-century Icelandic chieftain by the name of Snorri Sturluson. Like Homer, Snorri was a bard, writing down and embellishing the folklore and pagan legends of medieval Scandinavia. Unlike Homer, Snorri was a man of the world—a wily political power player, one of the richest men in Iceland who came close to ruling it, and even closer to betraying it... In Song of the Vikings, award-winning author Nancy Marie Brown brings Snorri Sturluson's story to life in a richly textured narrative that draws on newly available sources.
Author | : Kevin Crossley-Holland |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Mythology, Norse |
ISBN | : 9781566199469 |
Author | : Hélène Adeline Guerber |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 556 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : Mythology, Norse |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : Hackett Publishing |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2017-07-31 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1624666353 |
From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda (Hackett, 2015) comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members—including, among others, the dragon-slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.
Author | : Hourly History |
Publisher | : Hourly History |
Total Pages | : 61 |
Release | : 2016-02-11 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1523984813 |
An introduction to such a vast subject as Norse Mythology can be problematic as it could well fall between two stools; so packed with details as to put one off, or so vague, that one is none the wiser for having read it. This text manages a pleasing balance, succeeds in whetting the appetite and supplying excellent online resources for the reader who wishes to find out more. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Creation in Norse Mythology ✓ The Nine Worlds ✓ Major Gods and Goddesses ✓ Valhalla ✓ Ragnarok ✓ The Sagas ✓ The Influence of Norse Mythology on Our Lives Today The author quotes generously from the most important relevant source which is freely available via the Project Gutenberg, and you are left with the sounds and taste of the times... ringing in your ears and tingling on your tongue.
Author | : Martin J Dougherty |
Publisher | : Amber Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2016-03-08 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 178274343X |
Illustrated with 180 photographs, artworks and maps, Norse Myths is an exciting, engaging and highly informative exploration of a fascinating and highly influential world that will appeal to anyone interested in folklore and history.
Author | : Matt Clayton |
Publisher | : Independently Published |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2020-05-03 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Explore Captivating Viking Sagas The period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the "Viking Age" because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. This volume presents a version of Ragnar's saga compiled from different modern sources, along with information providing additional historical and documentary context, followed by a discussion of some aspects of modern appropriations and representations of ancient Norse culture. The first section of the book provides historical context for Ragnar's saga through an exploration of daily life in ninth-century Scandinavia and of contemporary Viking culture and history. The text of the saga itself forms the second part of the book, along with notes giving further information about how this version of the saga is presented and about elements within the story that might not be familiar to modern readers. The third section of the book deals with representations of ancient Norse cultures in modern popular media. Within this book, you'll find the following the Viking Sagas and topics covered The World of Ragnar Lothbrok The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok and His Sons Representations of Norse Myths and History in Modern Media The Clash of History and Drama in the History Channel Television Series Vikings And much more! Get the book now and learn more about Viking Sagas!