Norse Myths
- ISBN-10
- 0714120626
- ISBN-13
- 9780714120621
- Series
- Norse Myths
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- British Museum Publications
- Author
- Raymond Ian Page
Description
Gives the history of the Norse myths and legends of pagan Scandinavia.
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