{"product_id":"norse-mythology-the-gods-heroes-monsters-and-legends-of-the-9780228105046b","title":"Norse Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, Monsters and Legends of the Viking Culture","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe 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\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven that there are no surviving texts, the remaining myths have been changed through hundreds of years of oral tradition. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNorse Mythology\u003c\/span\u003e draws on \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eProse Edda\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003ePoetic Edda\u003c\/span\u003e, the two earliest and most faithful recordings of Norse myths. The chapters include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to Norse history and culture -- Vikings, long ships, and raiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyclical time: Runes, the creation of the Cosmos, First Gods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYggdrasil and the Nine Realms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aesir Gods (Odin, Thor, Loki, Sif, Baldur, Idun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vanir Gods (Njord, Freyr, Freyja, The Mighty Thor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Jotnar (Hela, Skadi, Skoll and Hati)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonsters and other creatures (Dwarves, light elves Sleipnir, Odin's eight-legged horse, Kraken, trolls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther myths (why is the sea salty?)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRagnarok and the Rebirth of the World.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eIllustrated 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.","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42820510318672,"sku":"9780228105046B","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9780228105046-l.jpg?v=1785880037","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/norse-mythology-the-gods-heroes-monsters-and-legends-of-the-9780228105046b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}