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You may not think you know much about Norse mythology but you ve heard of Valhalla and the Valkyrie, and of trolls and elves, and you d certainly miss Wednesday and Thursday named after Norse gods if they weren t there.Norse mythology is rich in adventure and ideas about creation, death and the afterlife. And from Wagnerian operas to Lord of the Rings to Marvel s Avengers, it has had an immense influence across Western culture.Norse Myths takes a wide-ranging approach to the topic, examining the creation stories of the Norse world, the monsters and the pantheons of the deities including such figures as Thor, Freyr and Loki. It looks at the sagas that tell of real and imagined people, featuring both heroic tales and humorous escapades. The book also examines how Norse myths were interpreted in a Christianized Europe and how their motifs influenced medieval German writers and, in turn, were used in the modern world in very different ways, by the likes of Richard Wagner, Adolf Hitler and J.R.R. Tolkien.Illustrated with 180 color and black & white photographs, artworks and maps, Norse Myths is an exciting, engaging and highly informative exploration of a fascinating and highly influential world, and will appeal to anyone interested in folklore and history.REVIEWS This magnificent book is more or less an encyclopedia Beautifully illustrated. Books Monthly UK" You may not think you know much about Norse mythology, but you've heard of Valhalla and the Valkyrie, and of trolls and elves, and you'd certainly miss Wednesday and Thursday named after Norse gods if they weren't there. Norse mythology is rich in adventure and ideas about creation, death, and the afterlife. And from Wagnerian operas to Lord of the Rings to Marvel's Avengers, it has had an immense influence across Western culture. Norse Myths takes a wide-ranging approach to the topic, examining the creation stories of the Norse world, the monsters and the pantheons of the deities including such figures as Thor, Freyr and Loki. It looks at the sagas that tell of real and imagined people, featuring both heroic tales and humorous escapades. The book also examines how Norse myths were interpreted in a Christianized Europe and how their motifs influenced medieval German writers and, in turn, were used in the modern world in very different ways, by the likes of Richard Wagner, Adolf Hitler and J.R.R. Tolkien. Illustrated with 180 color and black & white photographs, artworks and maps, Norse Myths is an exciting, engaging, and highly informative exploration of a fascinating and highly influential world, and will appeal to anyone interested in folklore and history. REVIEWS: "This magnificent book is more or less an encyclopedia. Beautifully illustrated." - Books Monthly UK The Stories Of Thor, Odin And Loki Are Familiar To Most Of Us. Many People Know That The Norse Gods Fought Against Giants And Were Ultimately Betrayed By Loki The Trickster. The End Of The World And The Death Of The Gods In A Grim Battle Called Ragnarok Has Also Found Its Way Into Popular Culture. Ideas Taken From Norse Mythology Are Frequently Found In Modern Fantasy And Science Fiction – Such As Elves, Dwarfs And Undead Warriors Rising From An Unquiet Grave, For Example. Norse Mythology Is Rich In Adventure And Ideas About Creation, Death And The Afterlife. Norse Myths Takes A Wide-ranging Approach, Examining The Creation Stories Of The Norse World, The Monsters And The Pantheons Of The Deities, Including Such Figures As Heimdall, Freya And Baldr. It Looks At The Sagas And The Prose And Poetic Eddas, Which Tell Of Real And Imagined People, Featuring Both Heroic Tales And Humorous Escapades. The Book Also Examines How Norse Myths Were Interpreted In A Christianized Europe And How Their Motifs Influenced Medieval German Writers And, In Turn, Were Used In The Modern World In Very Different Ways, By The Likes Of Composer Richard Wagner And In The Writings Of J.r.r. Tolkien. Illustrated With 180 Colour And Black-&-white Artworks And Illustrations, Norse Myths Is An Engaging And Highly Informative Exploration Of A Rich Mythology That Still Resounds Today. Illustrated with 180 photographs, artworks and maps, Norse Myths is an exciting, engaging and highly informative exploration of a fascinating and highly influential world that will appeal to anyone interested in folklore and history. Provides a detailed exploration of the gods, monsters, characters and symbols of Norse mythology Examines the written sources of Norse mythology, the Eddas and Norse sagas Illustrated with 180 photographs, artworks and illustrations