Norse Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, and Heroic Figures from Scandinavia
- ISBN-10
- 8835857228
- ISBN-13
- 9788835857228
- Series
- Norse Mythology
- Category
- History
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-06-23
- Publisher
- Self Publisher
- Author
- Birker Leif
Description
Historical and mythological anecdotes are given in this fascinating compilation of stories and facts. Some of the things you will read about or listen to, concern the following: - The meaning of the word Viking. - How Vikings in Norway were, in particular. - Stories about the creation of the Cosmos. - The famous tale of Ask and Embla. - The War of Aesir-Vanir. - Thor’s hammer and its background story. - Asgard and its significance in Norse mythology. And many other things. Get started now and get the information and drama you are craving!
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- 2020-06-23
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- 2020-06-23
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- 2021-11-23
- 194 pages
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