Embark on an Epic Journey through Norse Mythology with "Thor's Legacy" "Thor's Legacy: The Immortal Sagas and Legends of the North" by Laila Schwab-Mansour is a mesmerizing dive into the heart of Norse mythology. Starting with the Ginnungagap, the mysterious primordial void, this masterfully crafted tale unveils the birth of Ymir and the shaping of the cosmos as known to the ancients. As you traverse through the pages, you will find yourself lost in a world where icy realms clash with fiery lands, where gods and giants forge the destiny of the universe. Each chapter is a window into a world that defies imagination, a realm where time stands still, and legends come to life. Schwab-Mansour's narrative is rich in detail, bringing to life the ancient myths that have captivated the human spirit for centuries. From the icy currents of Niflheim to the fiery depths of Muspelheim, "Thor's Legacy" offers a compelling journey through the sagas and legends that have shaped our understanding of Norse mythology. Prepare to be transported to a time where the boundaries between our world and that of the gods blur. "Thor's Legacy" is not just a book; it's an experience, a journey through the depths of the North's most profound legends. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast of Norse mythology or a newcomer to the tales of Thor and his kin, this book promises to enchant, educate, and enthrall.

Norse Mythology, Poems, Religion, Asatru, Heathenism.

This book provides insight into the air force weather history from 1937 to 1987. Author John F. Fuller recounts the history of the Air Weather Service from World War II to the Vietnam conflict, introducing its courageous family of forecasters who provided vital weather support for the nation's armed forces and made notable contributions to the field of meteorology. It approaches controversial events leading up to the D-Day, Hiroshima and Nagasaki forecasts. “I'd rate the book a"gem" as a reference book, especially for weather historians.” (H. Michael Mogil, NWA, June 6, 1944)

In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greater Norse mythology. It also covers the history of Thor as a legendary figure, how he was viewed by different cultures from the Romans to the Nazis, and how he endures today as a popular heroic figure.

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.

The myths of the Norse god Thor were preserved in the Icelandic Eddas, set down in the early Middle Ages. The bane of giants and trolls, Thor was worshipped as the last line of defence against all that threatened early Nordic society. Thor's significance persisted long after the Christian conversion and, in the mid-eighteenth century, Thor resumed a symbolic prominence among northern countries. Admired and adopted in Scandinavia and Germany, he became central to the rhetoric of national romanticism and to more belligerent assertions of nationalism. Resurrected in the latter part of the twentieth century in Marvel Magazine, Thor was further transformed into an articulation both of an anxious male sexuality and of a parallel nervousness regarding American foreign policy. Martin Arnold explores the extraordinary regard in which Thor has been held since medieval times and considers why and how his myth has been adopted, adapted and transformed.

"Fragments of ancient belief have been incorporated into folklore and Christian dogma with the result that its original tenets have merged with the myths and psychologies of the intervening years. Hilda Ellis Davidson sifts through centuries of cultural and religious influences to locate evidence of these "lost" pagan beliefs. Davidson illustrates how northern pagan religions have been represented and misinterpreted by the Christian tradition and throws light on the nature of such beliefs and how they have been preserved. The Lost Beliefs of Northern Europe stresses both the possibilities and the difficulties of investigating pre-Christian faiths and emphasizes the need to separate speculation from scientific proof. This book will be a useful tool for students with a serious interest in archaeology as it illustrates with examples how objectivity is not necessarily the driving force in forming our supposedly scientific view of the past. It will also appeal to the general reader who wants to understand the true nature of Northern European pagan belief as opposed to the oversimplified view popularized by the media. The Lost Beliefs of Northern Europe argues for intellectual rigorousness rather than romanticization of the past, and challenges the reader to rethink accepted interpretations"--Publisher description.

Thor, who possesses incredible strength and a magical hammer that gives him the power to fly and control the weather, becomes one of Earth's mightiest heroes! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 can find out how Thor earned his mighty hammer in this action-packed Little Golden Book.