Myths Of The Norsemen
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A classic retelling of the great Norse myths, Myths of the Norsemen brings to life the dramatic stories of the Viking gods, heroes, and monsters that shaped the imagination of Northern Europe. Roger Lancelyn Green chronicles the adventures of Odin, Thor, Loki, and the other inhabitants of Asgard with vivid storytelling and scholarly fidelity to the original sources. The book presents tales of creation, trickery, epic battles, and the inevitable twilight of the gods known as Ragnarök, drawing from the ancient Eddas and Norse sagas. Written with an accessible yet richly atmospheric tone, it has long served as an essential introduction to Norse mythology for younger readers and adults alike, cementing its place as a beloved companion to the legends of the Viking world.
Author: Roger Lancelyn Green
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Puffin Books
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A classic retelling of the great Norse myths, Myths of the Norsemen brings to life the dramatic stories of the Viking gods, heroes, and monsters that shaped the imagination of Northern Europe. Roger Lancelyn Green chronicles the adventures of Odin, Thor, Loki, and the other inhabitants of Asgard with vivid storytelling and scholarly fidelity to the original sources. The book presents tales of creation, trickery, epic battles, and the inevitable twilight of the gods known as Ragnarök, drawing from the ancient Eddas and Norse sagas. Written with an accessible yet richly atmospheric tone, it has long served as an essential introduction to Norse mythology for younger readers and adults alike, cementing its place as a beloved companion to the legends of the Viking world.