{"product_id":"norse-mythology-the-gods-heroes-monsters-and-legends-of-the-viking-culture-9780228105046","title":"Norse Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of the Viking Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e The Norsemen of old Scandinavia were a tough and hardy people, best known today for their prowess in bloody combat and storytelling. Because they had no writing, the frightening reputation of warriors survives, but Norse mythology -- all storytelling -- is less known. This book documents the Norse myths that were sources of entertainment, comfort and explanations of the universe -- from animals to the seasons to the afterlife. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Given that there are no surviving texts, the remaining myths have been changed through hundreds of years of oral tradition. \u003ci\u003eNorse Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e draws on Prose Edda and Poetic Edda, the two earliest and most faithful recordings of Norse myths. The chapters include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e An introduction to Norse history and culture -- Vikings, long ships, and raiding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Cyclical time: Runes, the creation of the Cosmos, First Gods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Yggdrasil and the Nine Realms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Aesir Gods (Odin, Thor, Loki, Sif, Baldur, Idun)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Vanir Gods (Njord, Freyr, Freyja, The Mighty Thor)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The Jotnar (Hela, Skadi, Skoll and Hati)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Monsters and other creatures (Dwarves, light elves Sleipnir, Odin's eight-legged horse, Kraken, trolls)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Other myths (why is the sea salty?)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Ragnarok and the Rebirth of the World.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrated in color throughout and accompanied by maps and photos of archaeological treasures, this is a highly entertaining and informative read as the world of entertainment draws more stories from Norse mythology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Finn D. Moore is a graduate of Ithaca College and has an MA from the New School. He lives in Linden, New Jersey. He also wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Armchair Travel Guide to Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50878038180114,"sku":"9780228105046","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1d56bf69-9e1e-46e1-a370-c72c60d6b643.jpg?v=1738194916","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/norse-mythology-the-gods-heroes-monsters-and-legends-of-the-viking-culture-9780228105046","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}