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The myths and legends of the Norseman have entertained the young and old for hundreds of years. Collated here in this thrilling treasury, these tales will transport you to the magical realms of Asgard, Midgard and Jötunheim.
Full of dramatic stories of dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor, Norse mythology has influenced countless generations of writers, including Tolkein, George R. R. Martin and Stan Lee.
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2) Norse Mythology for Kids: Legendary Stories, Quests & Timeless Tales From Norse Folklore. The Myt
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Discover The Wonderful World of Norse Mythology for Kids!If you're reading this part, well then HELLO! It's very nice to meet you and now let us tell you what this book is about…..We're sure you're thinking, "What do you mean, 'what is the book about'? Doesn't the title say 'Norse Mythology?'"You're absolutely right! It is indeed!But we're also going to explore the history, magic, characters, gods and much more of Norse Mythology. I'm sure you've...
3) Understanding Societies through Their Myths: Norse, Roman, Greek and Chinese: Mythology 4th Grade
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Did you know that myths are a powerful yet fun way of accessing local cultures and traditions? Take for example the ancient societies of the Romans, Greeks, Chinese and even the Vikings. They turned to the supernatural to explain natural phenomena. Not only that, societies also used myths to reinforce ethics and morals. Learn by reading beginning today.
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And so, we reach the final volume in this small collection of tales from the north. Originally, I intended to complete the series with the Finnish volume, but as ever, there were just too many fabulous stories in my archive to call such an immediate halt.
In this volume, we have work collected by Jørgen Engebretsen Moe and Peter Christen Asbjørnsen taken from East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon and Norske Folkeeventyr, much of which I have adapted...
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It is a new beginning for Kratos. Living as a man, outside the shadow of the gods, he seeks solitude in the unfamiliar lands of Norse mythology. With new purpose and his son at his side, Kratos must fight for survival as powerful forces threaten to disrupt the new life he has created. An intimate chronicle of the years-long odyssey to bring Kratos and Atreus's beautiful and brutal world to life. Step into Midgard and explore beyond, as Dark Horse...
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This volume of tales from the north concentrates on Finland. Many of these stories have their roots in the folklore of Finnish paganism, and they have many features shared with fellow Finnic Estonian mythology and other Uralic fables. Finnish folklore also shares some similarities with neighbouring Baltic, Slavic and to a lesser extent, Norse mythologies.
Much of Finnish mythology survived within an oral tradition of mythical poem singing and folklore...
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Nordic Tales is a collection of 16 traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore.
Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling.
Welcome to a world of mystical adventure-where trolls haunt the snowy forests, terrifying monsters roam the open sea, a young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear.
• Offers a fascinating...
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A guide to the history that informs the world of Star Trek, just in time for the next JJ Abrams Star Trek movie
For a series set in our future, Star Trek revisits the past constantly. Kirk and Spock battle Nazis, Roman gladiators, and witness the Great Depression. When they're not doubling back on their own earlier timelines, the crew uses the holodeck to spend time in the American Old West or Victorian England. Alien races have their own complex...