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2 Μαρ 2021 · Odin. Emil Doepler (CC BY-NC-SA) Unlike the more popular Thor, who protects the world, Odin's characteristics fit more those of kings and noblemen. In the Hárbarðsljóð, Thor is the more good-natured one, and Odin is the versatile tricky one, which can also be seen in the things they tell each other.
12 Ιαν 2023 · 239 pages : 28 cm. The gods of the Vikings come to life as never before in this extraordinary illustrated anthology by Carnegie Medal-winning author Kevin Crossley-Holland and artist Jeffrey Alan Love.
Discover the magic and mystery with our selection of free PDF books on Norse mythology. Norse mythology, filled with powerful gods, brave warriors, and epic tales, offers a fascinating journey through the ancient beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people.
26 Μαρ 2021 · Traces the origins and discusses the significance of the major Scandinavian deities. Includes bibliographical references (page 225) and index. Introduction -- The myth makers -- The sources of our knowledge -- New light on the myths -- 1.
A better understanding of Thor's appeal can be found in just about every aspect of the history and evolution of the figure over the centuries, including the origins of the god, the evocative imagery used to describe him, and even the parallels between Thor and similar gods and heroes.
A list of gods and goddesses, dwarfs and giants, and a map helpfully begin the book, and from there nearly twenty myths explore the Norse world. While much of the focus is, as the title suggests, on Thor, Odin, and Loki, there"s plenty else going on here, including several tales significantly centering on the actions of a female goddess or giant.
“*Includes pictures of important places and historic illustrations and art depicting the gods and other important Norse figures. *Explains the historical origins of the gods, the mythological tales about them, and the religious and literary evolution of them.
