The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think, Carolyne Larrington
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The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think, Carolyne Larrington
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eng
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non fiction
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The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think
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dictionaries
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1372399443
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Carolyne Larrington
Summary
A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day
Table Of Contents
Intro -- Cover -- Title Page -- About the author -- Other titles of interest -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Yggdrasill, the World Tree: A Green Myth -- 2 The Valhöll Complex: The Myth of Undying Fame -- 3 Óðinn: The Myth of the Wanderer in Search of Wisdom -- Plates Section One -- 4 Þórr: The Myth of the Superhero -- 5 Loki and his Children: The Myth of the Monstrous Brood -- 6 Vikings and Berserkers: Myths of Masculinity -- 7 Sigurðr the Dragon-Slayer: The Myth of the Monster-Killer -- Plates Section Two -- 8 Ragnarr Shaggy-Breeches: The Myth of Viking Conquest9 Vínland the Good: The Myth of American Colonization -- 10 Ragna Rök: The Myth of the End -- Postscript -- Pronunciation Guide -- Further Reading -- Sources of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- Copyright
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