Norse myths and legends : Viking tales of gods and heroes
Whittock, Martyn J.2017
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Norse myths have gained widespread attention in the English-speaking world, partly through a Scandinavian diaspora, especially in the USA, and partly through a great interest in the myths and legends which lie behind Viking activity. Tolkien's 'Middle Earth', too, as seen in both 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' films is heavily indebted to Germanic/Norse mythology. This book fills a gap in the market between academic publications and the interest-generating (but confusing) products of Hollywood and comic-culture. It both provides a retelling of these dramatic stories and also sets them in context so that their place within the Viking world can be understood.
Main title:
Norse myths and legends : Viking tales of gods and heroes / Martyn Whittock & Hannah Whittock.
Author:
Whittock, Martyn J., authorWhittock, Hannah, author
Imprint:
London : Robinson, 2017.
Collation:
xii, 276 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781472138033 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
293.13398.2094398.20948398.2094 WHI
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4233967