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The Norse myths : a guide to the gods and heroes / Carolyne Larrington

By: Publisher: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Description: 208 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780500251966
  • 0500251967
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BL860 .L37 2017
Contents:
Introduction: Sources and survivals -- The gods and goddesses -- Creating and crafting the world -- Opposing powers -- Fit for ValhoÌll : human heroes -- Heroes of the Viking world -- End times-- and renewal
Summary: The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Odin, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnaroÌk, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Loki's army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the long and problematic relationship between the gods and the giants, the (mis)adventures of human heroes and heroines, with their family feuds, revenges, marriages, and murders; and the interaction between the gods and mortals
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks BL860 .L37 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001411312

Includes bibliographical references (page 203) and index

Introduction: Sources and survivals -- The gods and goddesses -- Creating and crafting the world -- Opposing powers -- Fit for ValhoÌll : human heroes -- Heroes of the Viking world -- End times-- and renewal

The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Odin, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnaroÌk, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Loki's army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the long and problematic relationship between the gods and the giants, the (mis)adventures of human heroes and heroines, with their family feuds, revenges, marriages, and murders; and the interaction between the gods and mortals

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