Norse Ancient Origins - Stories of People & Civilization

¿ A Collector''s Edition, with deluxe binding and cover.¿ A new introduction highlights the interplay between history and myth.¿ Introduces the characters, landscape and the culture.¿ The series spans history and the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable.

About the author

Beth Rogers is an instructor and PhD student at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. She also has an MA in Medieval Icelandic Studies and an M.Ed in secondary education. Beth’s writing and research interests include Viking and medieval food culture, medieval literature, military history, Old Norse mythology and folklore, and cultural memory.Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Summary

With an insightful introduction, this fascinating book traces the ancient origins of the Norsemen, from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman Iron Age to the famous Viking Age and its impact across Europe. The perfect companion to Norse Myths & Legends in the same series of beautiful Collector's Editions.

Product details

• Authors: Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science)
• Assisted by: J.K. Jackson (Editor), Beth Rogers (Introduction), Rogers Beth (Introduction)
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.06.2023
• EAN: 9781804175781
• ISBN: 978-1-80417-578-1
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Flame Tree Collector's Editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Fiction, HISTORY / Ancient / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Norse, Norse religion & mythology, Ancient History, European history: the Vikings, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mythical Civilizations