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Norse Mythology: Captivating Stories & Timeless Tales Of Norse Folklore. The Myths, Sagas & Legends of The Gods, Immortals, Magical Creatures, Vikings & More
As the droplets from Niflheim mixed with the fiery depths of Muspelheim, a phenomenon occurred...
Exploring Norse Mythology - The Myths, Sagas & Legends
Norse Mythology is truly fascinating, it is no wonder Hollywood, writers, and game studios have jumped on the bandwagon. Whether it be influence over The Marvel blockbusters, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, God of War and more.
The Tales are Epic, The Battles are Fierce & The Drama is Plentiful!
Join us on a discovery to the Marvels & Wonders of Norse Mythology, and learn from one of the most interesting civilizations ever known - The Vikings.
At History Brought Alive, we are history and mythology enthusiasts who are fascinated with the secrets ancient beliefs, customs, traditions, and myths hold.
As you journey through this book, we will help you peel back the layers of history that surround these fascinating stories to take a peek at the accurate accounts of the myths, beliefs, customs, and traditions as they actually were.
In this book you will discover:
The Most Important and Powerful Gods & Goddess
What Was Life Like for The Vikings? (beliefs, customs, secrets & more)
Thor - God of Thunder & The Origin of Thor's Hammer (Mjolnir)
The Poetic Edda, an ancient collection which historians have used as evidence to piece together the Viking era & Norse Mythology
How Norse Mythology Influenced Modern Pop Culture - Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Viking Metal & More
The Legend of The Draugr (The Vikings Killer Zombie)
Ragnarok: All You Need to Know About the End of the World in Norse Mythology
The Viking Afterlife: From Hel to Valhalla
And much, much more...
As you embark on this journey, imagine yourself following in the footsteps of Odin.
Odin is willing to let go of a reality, in order to be allowed to drink from the well that contains all the wisdom of the world.
Exploring Norse Mythology - The Myths, Sagas & Legends
Norse Mythology is truly fascinating, it is no wonder Hollywood, writers, and game studios have jumped on the bandwagon. Whether it be influence over The Marvel blockbusters, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, God of War and more.
The Tales are Epic, The Battles are Fierce & The Drama is Plentiful!
Join us on a discovery to the Marvels & Wonders of Norse Mythology, and learn from one of the most interesting civilizations ever known - The Vikings.
At History Brought Alive, we are history and mythology enthusiasts who are fascinated with the secrets ancient beliefs, customs, traditions, and myths hold.
As you journey through this book, we will help you peel back the layers of history that surround these fascinating stories to take a peek at the accurate accounts of the myths, beliefs, customs, and traditions as they actually were.
In this book you will discover:
The Most Important and Powerful Gods & Goddess
What Was Life Like for The Vikings? (beliefs, customs, secrets & more)
Thor - God of Thunder & The Origin of Thor's Hammer (Mjolnir)
The Poetic Edda, an ancient collection which historians have used as evidence to piece together the Viking era & Norse Mythology
How Norse Mythology Influenced Modern Pop Culture - Marvel, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, Viking Metal & More
The Legend of The Draugr (The Vikings Killer Zombie)
Ragnarok: All You Need to Know About the End of the World in Norse Mythology
The Viking Afterlife: From Hel to Valhalla
And much, much more...
As you embark on this journey, imagine yourself following in the footsteps of Odin.
Odin is willing to let go of a reality, in order to be allowed to drink from the well that contains all the wisdom of the world.
90 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2021
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December 5, 2022
This would be good for someones trying to learn the basics of Norse mythology. It gives you a little information about many different topics.
Although there was some typos throughout. Like calling Freya Freyr a couple of times which can get a bit confusing. Also some inconsistent formatting.
Although there was some typos throughout. Like calling Freya Freyr a couple of times which can get a bit confusing. Also some inconsistent formatting.
August 11, 2021
When it comes to Norse Mythology I’ve always felt that I know a good few of the stories but I wasn’t as familiar with the basics. How did there come to be Nine Realms for example? Who was Odin and where did he come from?
When the opportunity arose to read ‘History Brought Alive’s Norse Mythology’ for free I thought it would be a great opportunity to strengthen those basics and further my understanding. It’s a very short book, just under 100 pages and promises to cover lots of different aspects of the colourful tales of Norse Folklore. I’m not quite sure which age group this is aimed at but I think it falls somewhere between an almost encyclopaedia-esque, dip in and out format and loose storytelling to tie it together and help it to flow.
Starting at the beginning we are introduced to the creation and establishment of the Norse Gods, the Nine Realms and the geography of the mythology. This is well done, if a bit dry, and explains in a textbook fashion how it all came to be. The Gods are covered in more detail later on as are the historical sources that informed this book.
The book covers some of the more popular traditions as well as looking at a selection of myths and examining how they have influenced popular culture through films and video games, amongst other forms of media. This was a little dated though as it referenced Game of Thrones and suggested the final series was still to come although it aired in early 2019 and this version of the book was published in July 2021.
Once I finished it I did feel that I understood the basics more, but it felt more like a short text book than a book that brought the stories to life - for example I didn’t really feel as though I got an insight into what life was like for the everyday person during these times outside the prescriptive worship & tradition; the clothes they wore, their daily life. There were also quite a few typos and words missing which was quite annoying but which has hopefully been picked up in later editions.
In summary, it’s a short, informative, almost text-book style book and from it you get a good basic understanding of the foundations of Norse Mythology and its impact and popularity in modern culture. I received a copy of this book for free, and this is my voluntary review.
When the opportunity arose to read ‘History Brought Alive’s Norse Mythology’ for free I thought it would be a great opportunity to strengthen those basics and further my understanding. It’s a very short book, just under 100 pages and promises to cover lots of different aspects of the colourful tales of Norse Folklore. I’m not quite sure which age group this is aimed at but I think it falls somewhere between an almost encyclopaedia-esque, dip in and out format and loose storytelling to tie it together and help it to flow.
Starting at the beginning we are introduced to the creation and establishment of the Norse Gods, the Nine Realms and the geography of the mythology. This is well done, if a bit dry, and explains in a textbook fashion how it all came to be. The Gods are covered in more detail later on as are the historical sources that informed this book.
The book covers some of the more popular traditions as well as looking at a selection of myths and examining how they have influenced popular culture through films and video games, amongst other forms of media. This was a little dated though as it referenced Game of Thrones and suggested the final series was still to come although it aired in early 2019 and this version of the book was published in July 2021.
Once I finished it I did feel that I understood the basics more, but it felt more like a short text book than a book that brought the stories to life - for example I didn’t really feel as though I got an insight into what life was like for the everyday person during these times outside the prescriptive worship & tradition; the clothes they wore, their daily life. There were also quite a few typos and words missing which was quite annoying but which has hopefully been picked up in later editions.
In summary, it’s a short, informative, almost text-book style book and from it you get a good basic understanding of the foundations of Norse Mythology and its impact and popularity in modern culture. I received a copy of this book for free, and this is my voluntary review.
August 9, 2021
I was excited to read this book, as I enjoy studying mythology and the stories can be so rich and entertaining, instead, I found a factually accurate yet incredibly dull rendition of a culture and its history.
The book was dry with little sense of the magnificence of Thor, Loki, and the other gods. Perhaps I have been spoiled by Gaiman’s storytelling. Although the title does promise to bring history to life, it felt more like a boring lecture.
Perhaps focusing on the story would improve this work.
Still, it does provide a good foundation for someone looking for just the facts.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The book was dry with little sense of the magnificence of Thor, Loki, and the other gods. Perhaps I have been spoiled by Gaiman’s storytelling. Although the title does promise to bring history to life, it felt more like a boring lecture.
Perhaps focusing on the story would improve this work.
Still, it does provide a good foundation for someone looking for just the facts.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 11, 2021
I enjoy Norse mythology and this was a great book for people who are just starting to learn about it, or who want a quick refresher. Everything is described well and the author really did a great job in bringing the mythology to life.
The organization of the book and the sections needed a little more work. It didn't flow as well as it could've, and left a lot to be desired with the break up of its segments.
The organization of the book and the sections needed a little more work. It didn't flow as well as it could've, and left a lot to be desired with the break up of its segments.
July 6, 2021
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I found the Norse mythology to be much richer than what little I had picked up from pop culture but it's not for the faint of heart.
September 21, 2022
It's another book ABOUT Norse mythology, not Norse mythology itself :-(.
I suppose that I really do need to read the Ettas…
I suppose that I really do need to read the Ettas…
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