The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback)

The Prose Edda: Tales from Norse Mythology (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback)

Written in Iceland a century after the close of the Viking Age, The Prose Edda is the source of most of what we know of Norse mythology. Its tales are peopled by giants, dwarves, and elves, superhuman heroes and indomitable warrior queens. Its gods live with the tragic knowledge of their own

Edda - Skaldskaparmal (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback / softback)

Edda - Prologue and Gylfaginning (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback / softback)

Uppsala Edda - DG 11 4to (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback / softback)

Edda (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback)

But the king's heart swells, bulging with courage in battle, where heroes sink down... Over a period of twenty years Snorri Sturluson, scholar, courtier and poet, compiled the prose Edda as a textbook for young poets who wished to praise kings. His work surveys the content, style and metres of

King Harald's Saga: Harald Hardradi of Norway: From Snorri Sturluson's Heimskringla (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback)

This compelling Icelandic history describes the life of King Harald Hardradi, from his battles across Europe and Russia to his final assault on England in 1066, less than three weeks before the invasion of William the Conqueror. It was a battle that led to his death and marked the end of an era in

Heimskringla II: Olafr Haraldsson (the Saint) (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback / softback)

Runemarks (Harris Joanne M)(Paperback / softback)

A gripping tale of magic, adventure and Norse mythology from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of CHOCOLAT and THE GOSPEL OF

Essential Asatru: A Modern Guide to Norse Paganism (Paxson Diana L.)(Paperback)

With a brand new foreword from the author and other updates, this classic guide to Norse mythology has been given a fresh look for a new generation of readers in the widespread Wiccan and Heathen communities, as well as fans of TV shows like Vikings and The Last Kingdom, the hit Marvel movies

Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs (Lindow John)(Paperback)

Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world. The book begins with an Introduction that helps

Norse Mythology (Gaiman Neil)(Paperback)

Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse

Heimskringla: History of the Kings of Norway (Sturluson Snorri)(Paperback)

Beginning with the dim prehistory of the mythical gods and their descendants, Heimskringla recounts the history of the kings of Norway through the reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most homes and schools and still regarded as a national treasure, Heimskringla

Norse Mythology (Gaiman Neil)(Paperback / softback)

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS'The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories' OBSERVERThe great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction,

Poetic Edda - Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Crawford Jackson)(Paperback / softback)

Norse Goddess Magic: Trancework, Mythology, and Ritual (Karlsdttir Alice)(Paperback)

A practical guide to the magic of the feminine side of the Norse pantheon - Provides invocations and rituals to call each goddess forth for personal and group spirit work - Details the author's trancework to discover the personalities and powers of Frigg the Allmother, wife of Odin, and the 12

Plain Tales from the Hills (Kipling Rudyard)(Paperback)

First published in 1888, Plain Tales from the Hills was Kipling's first volume of prose fiction. His vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales with their

Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes: A No-Bullshit Guide to World Mythology (O'Brien Cory)(Paperback)

From the creator of Myths Retold comes a hilarious collection of Greek, Norse, Chinese and even Sumerian myths retold in their purest, bawdiest forms! All our lives, we've been fed watered-down, PC versions of the classic myths. In reality, mythology is more screwed up than a schizophrenic shaman

Metamorphoses (Ovid)(Paperback / softback)

In 'The Metamorphoses', Ovid draws on Greek mythology, Latin folklore, and tales from Babylon and the East to create a series of narrative poems, linked by the common theme of transformation. This is Arthur Golding's 16th-century translation of the

The Hammer of Thor (Riordan Rick)(Paperback)

In the second installment in Rick Riordan's blockbuster Norse mythology trilogy, now in paperback, Magnus and company have to help find Thor's missing weapon before all Muspellheim breaks loose.'Riordan combines Norse mythology with a number of social issues: gender fluidity, disability, and race

Odin: Ecstasy, Runes, & Norse Magic (Paxson Diana L.)(Paperback)

Odin is arguably one of the most enigmatic and complex characters in Norse mythology. Revered since the Viking Age, Odin has been called the greatest of the gods--the god of words and wisdom, runes and magic, a transformer of consciousness, and a trickster who teaches truth. He is both war god and

Tanglewood Tales (Hawthorne Nathaniel)(Paperback)

One of 19th-century America's greatest authors recounts timeless tales from Greek mythology in this delightful partner to A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. Nathaniel Hawthorne's evocative interpretations of traditional stories about heroes, sorceresses, kings, and other legendary characters provide

Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, 75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition (Hamilton Edith)(Pevná vazba)

This deluxe edition of the world's most beloved, bestselling classic on Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology is stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned full-color plates and a beautiful gold-bordered pages. Since its original publication in 1942, Edith Hamilton's Mythology has sold

Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe (Davidson H.)(Paperback)

Most people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient lrish tales. Yet few people realise the significance of the similarities and contrasts between the religions of the pre-Christian people of north-western Europe.The Celts

Understand Greek Mythology (Eddy Steve)(Paperback)

Ancient Greek myths shaped and were shaped by one of the most important culture in the history of the world. Even today, stories such as Oedipus, Narcissus, Odysseus and the Golden Fleece reverberate through our popular culture. This is the ideal introduction to Greek myth. The opening chapter is a