The Book of Viking Myths - From the Voyages of Leif Erikson to the Deeds of Odin, the Storied History and Folklore of the Vikings by Peter Archer

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This fascinating new book reveals the origins of the Vikings—from Thor and Leif Erikson to Loki and the Valkyries—and the tales that have influenced our own lives.For thousands of years, Vikings have held a storied place in our culture—their distinct appearance, their mighty longships, their reputation for causing death and destruction. But who were these strange and mysterious folk? The Book of Viking Myths retells the stories of the Viking people, with myths of their gods and goddesses, monsters, and great heroes. From tales of the beautiful and powerful Freyja, to the gold-toothed Heimdallr, to the wolf Fenrir, Peter Archer explores all the figures and tales that make up Norse mythology. Along with these legends of seafaring, dwarves, giants, and the exploits of Thor, you will also discover the influences that Viking culture has had on our own lives. It’s a true exploration of Nordic culture—and a glimpse into the history and lore of these fabled Nordic warriors.

  • Product Features

    • Author - Peter Archer
    • Publisher - Adams Media
    • Publication Date - 02-07-2017
    • Page Count - 224
    • Hardcover
    • Adult
    • Classics
    • Product dimensions - 5.4 W x 7.4 H x 0.8 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9781507201435

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4 years ago

Great informational read

I am a sophomore in high school and I read this book for my English research project. I enjoyed this book because it gave really good information about the Vikings origins, gods, goddesses, and their way of life. I really enjoyed the layout of the book. The book was very useful because it did not mix up all of the different information, instead it sectioned the information off. This made it easier to find information to answer certain questions. This book helped me answer many of the questions I was given, but not all. This book gives detailed and voluminous information about the Viking myths. It also gave good information on the way the Vikings lived in their homes. How the Vikings came to be was also well mentioned. The book also includes a glossary of some of the words the Vikings used. This was really helpful in understanding certain facts. The Vikings were an interesting group. They were great warriors and had a well developed civilization. I do recommend this book if you are interested in learning about the Vikings. For a research project I recommend this book to gather most of your information.

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4 years ago

I am a sophomore in high school and read this book

I am a sophomore in high-school and bought this book for a research project I am doing about Vikings. The book is very informative and easy to read. It provides a brief background of Viking history which is easy to comprehend and is not too lengthy. Each chapter and sub-section is very organized and precise. In addition to providing Viking background, the book also discusses influential people and their impact. “The Book Of Viking Myths” does an excellent job on informing the reading about Norse mythology while keeping them engaged. Towards the back of the book there is a glossary provided of Norse words and common words used in the mythological text, which provided to be useful when conducting my research project. The writing can be understood by both children and adults and is not overbearing. Overall “The Book of Viking Myths”, provided to be an excellent source of information for my project. I would highly recommend this book for people just beginning to learn about Vikings, or would want to know more about Norse mythology.

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