Norse Mythology

Explore Captivating Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes The stories from Norse mythology linger in our culture today. Four days of our week are named after members of the Norse pantheon (Tyr, Woden (Odin), Thor and Frigg). Wagner's Ring Cycle has kept one version of one of the great Norse stories alive in the minds of music lovers. Readers of modern fantasy will find many echoes of the Norse tales as well. Something in these old and puzzling stories still has the power to move and unsettle us and to inspire new acts of creation. This book will give you a brief introduction to some of the best-known myths found in the primary sources. This book includes a glossary of names in the back in case you need help keeping track of a rather large cast of characters. Enjoy your explorations Within this book, you'll find the following Norse myths and topics covered:

The Creation of the WorldsThe Building of AsgardWhy Odin Has One Eye and Tyr Has One HandThe Mead of PoetryLoki the ThiefLove and TroubleThor the BrideThor's Adventures in UtgardOdin the Host and Odin the GuestAndvari's CurseRegin and SigurdSigurd and the DragonThe Marriage of SigurdBrynhild's BetrayalThe Death of SigurdThe Passing of BalderRagnar kGrace Note: The Story of Rolf KrakeGet the book now and learn more about Norse mythology