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Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he presents his fashioning of the primeval Norse myths into a novel, which begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds, delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants, and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly recreating...
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The tales of the Norse gods, of the giants, demons, trolls and dwarves, still have the power to fascinate more than a thousand years after they were first told. Here are the stories of the one-eyed god Odin, the all-seeing, who from his throne in Asgard, the home of the gods, has to prepare for Ragnarok, the final conflict between good and evil. There are tales too of Tyr, the god of war, of the cunning Loki, of Thor, the mighty thunder god and a...
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The oldest stories from around the world tell about the "beginnings of things." This collection of thrilling tales of the Far North is no different. Narratives from the Land of the Midnight Sun describe winters as terrible times of cold and gloom, in a region where jagged mountain peaks tower over deep valleys that are home to giants and other spirits. Specially written for young readers, these rousing Norse myths bring to life a land populated by...
4) Norse Jewel
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Stolen by marauding Danes, Helena's desperate to escape their camp. Her unlikely savior comes, a fierce Viking chieftain named Hakan, who takes her to the frozen north. Hakan wants to lay down his sword and live a peaceful farmer's life. Past betrayal left him cold to love, yet the Frankish woman who keeps his longhouse thaws his icy heart. Helena wasn't born a slave. She wants nothing more than to return home, yet her stoic master fascinates her...he's...
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Ride with the SEAL
When ex-SEAL Camden Thursday enters the garage at two in the morning, he's intent on grand theft auto. Instead he's confronted with more than a hot car-there's a sexy mechanic too. His high school crush, wrench in hand, projects a "Dangerous Curves Ahead" warning far more tempting than any joy ride, but Camden isn't here to try the road less traveled. He's here to jack a car and prove he can do more than manipulate computer code...
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Norse Mythology volume 2
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Our understanding of Viking cultural values comes to us from those upheld (and broken) in the Norse myths. Focus on the profound Norse sense of fatalism and the importance of reckless courage-both of which add up to make the especially crucial concept of being a drengr: A person who, whether they live or die, is often celebrated in a saga.
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Norse Mythology volume 21
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Consider the relations between the Norse gods and normal, everyday human beings. What does it look like to compare pre-Christian Norse paganism with the Judeo-Christian communities of today (including their holy days)? What can we learn from relics unearthed from archaeological sites, such as Lunda?
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A young boy must slay Fafnir, a shape-shifting ogre who has transformed himself into a dragon Fafnir lives with his family in a fortress-like house deep in the forest. His father, descended from an archdemon, shares the secrets of the dark arts with Fafnir and his two brothers. Regnir, the eldest, is a deformed dwarf who lusts after gold and relies on his cunning to get it. Hungering only for food, Oter, the middle brother, can transform himself into...
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Norse Mythology volume 22
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The worldview of the medieval Norse didn't deny human beings access to some of the power of the gods. Rather, it embraced the belief that mortals could have a limited command of them. The secret was: spells, runes, blessings, oaths, and curses. Learn about Norse magic channeled through the spoken and written word.
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Norse Mythology volume 5
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In the beginning, "many ages before the earth was shaped," there were two realms: watery Niflheim to the north and fiery Muspell to the south. So begins the Norse creation myth, which is narrated together with the myth of how the gods die at Ragnarok. Learn how it all began.
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Norse Mythology volume 24
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Consider why stories and characters from Norse myth remain so popular today (albeit in a distorted form), and how they've shaped iconic works of modern literature and film. Also, get tips on the best way to explore the terrain of these myths, both in their earliest sources and in the landscape that still exists.
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Norse Mythology volume 3
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One way to better understand the stories of Norse mythology, and the way those stories are told, is to think about dreams. Using a key story from Norse mythology (the tale of how Odin got the mead of poetry from the gods' enemies), compare two versions that highlight the "dream logic" inherent to much of Norse mythology.
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Welcome, young adventurers, to the enchanting realm of Norse Mythology! Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey through the frosty landscapes of ancient Scandinavia as you test your knowledge about mighty gods, fierce warriors, legendary creatures, and epic tales that have captured imaginations for centuries. Introducing the "Norse Mythology Quiz Book," a captivating addition to the Mythical Mayhem Quiz Books series. Delve into the rich tapestry...
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A young boy must slay Fafnir, a shape-shifting ogre who has transformed himself into a dragon
Fafnir lives with his family in a fortress-like house deep in the forest. His father, descended from an archdemon, shares the secrets of the dark arts with Fafnir and his two brothers. Regnir, the eldest, is a deformed dwarf who lusts after gold and relies on his cunning to get it. Hungering only for food, Oter, the middle brother, can transform himself...
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Norse Mythology volume 4
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A popular story of the Norse gods mocking one another is the perfect introduction to a pantheon that includes Thor, Odin, Loki, and Freyja. But the roles of these gods, as you'll learn, are often not as clear-cut and one-dimensional as popular treatments and assumptions would have us believe.
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Gods and giants bestride these ancient tales, in which warrior queens and noble heroes battle with elves, dwarves, and fearsome monsters. Spanning the dawn of the world's creation to its fiery destruction, these gripping Norse legends chronicle the triumphs and tragedies of a lost era. Resounding with a poetic instinct for the picturesque, the dramatic, and the human, they form vivid portraits of the characters' personalities. They also depict the...
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