All About Viking Mythology

Norse mythology offers a window into how the Viking Age peoples of Scandinavia understood the cosmos, the gods, and their own place in the world. Norse mythology offers a window into how the Viking Age peoples of Scandinavia understood the cosmos, the gods, and their own place in the world. This book introduces you to that mythology in a clear and structured way, covering the major deities such as Odin, Thor, and Freyja, along with figures like the trickster Loki and the giants who oppose the gods. You will read about the creation of the world, the nine realms connected by Yggdrasil, and the events leading to Ragnarok. The book also explains how these myths were recorded, primarily in medieval Icelandic sources, and what they suggest about Viking Age beliefs and society. Written with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed for accuracy and readability, this book is intended as an accessible introduction for readers new to the subject.

Pages: 110, Edition: 1, Paperback, Waries B.V.