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Author |
: Rosalind Kerven |
Publisher |
: Chartwell Books |
Total Pages |
: 370 |
Release |
: 2017-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780785835554 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0785835555 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis Viking Myths and Sagas by : Rosalind Kerven
Written in consultation with leading academics.
Author |
: Philip Ardagh |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1998-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0382399943 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780382399947 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Synopsis Norse Myths & Legends by : Philip Ardagh
A collection of stories, primarily about brave warrior gods, told around the fireside on cold winter nights by the people of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.
Author |
: Ingri d'Aulaire |
Publisher |
: New York Review of Books |
Total Pages |
: 188 |
Release |
: 2005-05-31 |
ISBN-10 |
: 159017125X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781590171257 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Synopsis D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths by : Ingri d'Aulaire
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.
Author |
: Tom Birkett |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2018-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1786488825 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781786488824 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Norse Myths by : Tom Birkett
The great Norse Myths are among the most dramatic and unforgettable stories in all human history. These fascinating, fantastical tales have inspired centuries of art, culture and literature, including the storytelling of Tolkien, Neil Gaiman, George RR Martin's Game of Thrones, Wagner's Ring Cycle and Marvel Comics. The Norse Myths takes us on a thrilling journey through the Norse cosmos, from the creation of the world to Ragnarok, the final world-destroying conflict; via the Nine Worlds, and the exploits of the mighty gods and goddesses - mystical Odin, malicious Loki, mighty Thor and more - and their quarrel with the giants. Bringing to life the magical world of monsters and mythical creatures, this also introduces the adventures of humankind: folk heroes and tricksters; Sigmund's great battle in the Volsung Saga; the exploits of Kings and Princes; and Viking exploration and settlement of new lands including Iceland, Greenland, America, and Viking life in the Mediterranean and the East. As well as a treasure trove of these epic stories of heroism and cruelty, squabbles and seductions, The Norse Myths is a comprehensive study of their origins, survival and interpretations - as academically important as it is exhilarating.
Author |
: Eleanor Parker |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 291 |
Release |
: 2018-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781838608408 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1838608400 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dragon Lords by : Eleanor Parker
Why did the Vikings sail to England? Were they indiscriminate raiders, motivated solely by bloodlust and plunder? One narrative, the stereotypical one, might have it so. But locked away in the buried history of the British Isles are other, far richer and more nuanced, stories; and these hidden tales paint a picture very different from the ferocious pillagers of popular repute. Eleanor Parker here unlocks secrets that point to more complex motivations within the marauding army that in the late ninth century voyaged to the shores of eastern England in its sleek, dragon-prowed longships. Exploring legends from forgotten medieval texts, and across the varied Anglo-Saxon regions, she depicts Vikings who came not just to raid but also to settle personal feuds, intervene in English politics and find a place to call home. Native tales reveal the links to famous Vikings like Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons; Cnut; and Havelok the Dane. Each myth shows how the legacy of the newcomers can still be traced in landscape, place-names and local history. This book uncovers the remarkable degree to which England is Viking to its core.
Author |
: Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 480 |
Release |
: 2018-12-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781787552609 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1787552608 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (09 Downloads) |
Synopsis Norse Myths & Tales by : Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
Curated new Myths and Tales. Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Frey, Loki and their fellow gods of Asgard are featured here with all the great adventures, from Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, to the endings of Ragnarok. And from the fabled Bifrost to the forging of Thor’s hammer, each Viking legend is riven with a vitality that speaks to us still. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Author |
: John McKinnell |
Publisher |
: University of Toronto Press |
Total Pages |
: 289 |
Release |
: 2011-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780802099471 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0802099475 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths, Legends, and Heroes by : John McKinnell
In Myths, Legends, and Heroes, editor Daniel Anzelark has brought together scholars of Old Norse-Icelandic and Old English literature to explore the translation and transmission of Norse myth, the use of literature in society and authorial self-reflection, the place of myth in the expression of family relationships, and recurrent motifs in Northern literature. The essays in Myths, Legends, and Heroes include an examination of the theme of sibling rivalry, an analysis of Christ's unusual ride into hell as found in both Old Norse and Old English, a discussion of Beowulf's swimming prowess and an analysis of the poetry in Snorri Sturluson's Edda. A tribute to Durham University professor John McKinnell's distinguished contributions to the field, this volume offers new insights in light of linguistic and archaeological evidence and a broad range of study with regard to both chronology and methodology.
Author |
: Olivia E. Coolidge |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 280 |
Release |
: 1951 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCAL:B4119197 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis Legends of the North by : Olivia E. Coolidge
A retelling of popular Northland tales as well as new and unfamiliar stories.
Author |
: Hélène Adeline Guerber |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 556 |
Release |
: 1908 |
ISBN-10 |
: PSU:000000892384 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas by : Hélène Adeline Guerber
Author |
: Marianne E. Kalinke |
Publisher |
: University of Wales Press |
Total Pages |
: 236 |
Release |
: 2011-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780708323540 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0708323545 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (40 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Arthur of the North by : Marianne E. Kalinke
The book introduces the reader to the stories about King Arthur and his knights and the lovers Tristan and Isolt that flourished in the Scandinavian countries-in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden-in the Middle Ages and in early modern times. The versions of the Arthurian legend that were popular in the North were translations of mostly French literature. Although they were similar to their sources in many respects, the stories nonetheless underwent change in order to appeal to a culturally quite different audience in the North.