The Norse Myths - A Guide to the Gods and Heroes

Informationen zum Autor Carolyne Larrington is Professorof Medieval European Literature,University of Oxford, and OfficialFellow and Tutor, St John’s College.Her previous books include ThePoetic Edda; Magical Tales: Myth,Legend and Enchantment inChildren’s Books and Winter isComing: The Medieval World of Gameof Thrones . She also presentedBBC Radio 4’s ‘The Lore of the Land’,exploring the enduring relevance ofthe creatures of British folklore. Klappentext Carolyne Larrington gives a fresh introduction and translation of the Norse myths. With illustrations of the Norse sites, Larrington explores the myths' influences in J.R.R Tolkien and the popular "Game Of Thrones" series. Vorwort An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy Zusammenfassung An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths, and their cultural legacy, in an attractive and handy format.

Product details

• Authors: Carolyne Larrington
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.02.2017
• EAN: 9780500251966
• ISBN: 978-0-500-25196-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 480 g
• Series: Myths
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology), Scandinavia;Gods;Legends;Mythology