Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend

Name: Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781474626194
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Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend by Andrew Orchard offers an insightful exploration into the rich tapestry of ancient Norse mythology and its legendary tales. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, illustrating the deities, heroes, creatures, and places from the Norse pantheon. It's an essential resource for understanding the cultural and historical context of these myths and their lasting impact on literature and art.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the rich tapestry of Norse mythology and keen to explore detailed accounts of its legendary figures, including gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. This comprehensive guide can captivate those interested in understanding the stories and cultural contexts behind these ancient myths.

Dictionary of Norse Myth & Legend

From Loki to Thor, Ragnarok to Beowulf
A gripping and truly mesmerising delve into the Norse legends

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From Loki to Thor, Ragnarok to Beowulf

A gripping and truly mesmerising delve into the Norse legends

From bestselling books to blockbusting Hollywood movies, the myths of the Scandinavian gods and heroes are part of the modern day landscape.

For over a millennium before the arrival of Christianity, the legends permeated everyday life in Iceland and the northern reaches of Europe. Since that time, they have been perpetuated in literature and the arts in forms as diverse as Tolkien and Wagner, graphic novels to the world of Marvel.

This book covers the entire cast of supernatural beings, from gods to trolls, heroes to monsters, and deals with the social and historical background to the myths, topics such as burial rites, sacrificial practices and runes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474626194

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Andy Orchard is Professor of Anglo Saxon at the University of Oxford, having previously been at the University of Toronto as Associate Director of the Centre for Medieval Studies. He has published numerous books and articles on a wide range of topics in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic literature.