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Cycles of Norse Mythology : Tales of the Aesir Gods.

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Format:: Book
Author/Creator:: Searfoss, Glenn.
Language:: English
Subjects (All):: Mythology, Norse.; Gods, Norse.
Physical Description:: 1 online resource (638 pages)
Edition:: 1st ed.
Place of Publication:: Luton, Bedfordshire : Andrews UK Ltd., 2019.
Summary:: These stories are old, old as the Behmer Wold and seldom in life has there been such a brewing...Cycles of Norse Mythology captures the passion, cruelty, and heroism of an ancient world. Encompassing Odin's relentless pursuit of wisdom across the nine worlds, Gullveig's malicious death at the hands of the Æsir that sparks a brutal war with the Vanir, Thor's battles against the giants of Jotunheim, the tragedy of Volund, the many devious machinations of Loki, and the inescapable events of Ragnarök, this lyrical re-imagining of the Norse myths presents the gripping adventures of the Norse gods and their foes in a style to delight modern readers of all ages.A detailed glossary provides a quick reference to the meaning behind names and terms used in the book.A Source Reference is included for persons who want to delve deeper into the study of Norse mythology.
Contents:: Cover; Front Matter; Title Page; Publisher Information; Dedication; Acknowledgements; The Cycles; Cycle 1: Prophecy; In Pursuit of Wisdom; Hlebard's Hall; Journey to Niflhel; At the Dawn of Time; The Start of Life; The Killing of Ymir; A Time of Creation; Judgment at the Thing of Urd; Prophecy's End; Cycle 2: The Victory Gods; Sceaf of the Scani; Raising Thor; Geri and Freki Come to Dine; The Ender; The Son of Nine; The Birth of Baldur and Hodd; Far Ruler; The First War; A Hard-Won Truce; Exchange of Hostages; The Lay of Njord; The Master Builder; The Birth of Sleipnir; Bold and Feral from the East; The Birth of Forseti; The Lay of Ivalde; The Death of Kvasir; Odin Steals the Mead of Inspiration; Bragi and Idun; Gathering the Einherjar; The Children of Loki; Orvandel's Toe; An Encounter in Utgarda; Thor and the Midgard Serpent; The Battle with Geirrod; The Challenge of Hrungnir; Forseti's Marriage to Roskva; Cycle 3: The Sword of Vengeance; Contest of the Craftsmen; The Sons of Ivalde Rebel; Gambanteinn; The Swan Maidens; The Tragedy of Volund; The Taking of Groa; The Birth of Svipdag; The Spells of Groa; The Testing of Svipdag; A Fated Meeting; Chant of the Niflgódur; With Sword in Hand; Battle with the Gods; The Rescue of Freyja; The Rescue of Freyr; The Challenge of Fjolsvith; The Death of Orvandel; The Curse of Svipdag; The Brising Necklace; The Theft of Thor's Hammer; The Wanderings of Freyja; The Theft of Brisingamen; Cycle 4: Premonitions; The Devouring Bond; Fenris Bound; The Abduction of Idun; Njord's Marriage to Skadi; Baldur's Dreams; The Death of Baldur; The Burial of Baldur; Hermod's Ride to Niflhel; The Masks of Odin; The Birth of Vali; The Death of Hodd; The Seat of Power.; The Wooing of Gerd; The Bright Slayer of Beli; Quarrel of the Gods; The Punishment of Loki; Cycle 5: Ragnarök; Enemies in Wait; Cocks Crow; Asgard Awakes; The Counsel of Mimir; Niflheim Rises; Jotunheim Prepares; Gathering of the Gods; Assemble the Heroes; The Warrior's Vow; On Vigrid Plain; Battle for Nidaveller; Hoddmimir's Wood; The Wait at Fensalir; The World Reborn; Cycle 6: Of Gods and Men; Lay of the Survivor; The Lay of Gefjon; The Fall of Gerriod; Tale of the Longbeards; Skrymsli; The Three Stones; The Discovery of Flax; The Story of Heligoland (Forseti's Sacred Isle); Pedigree; Divergence; Back Matter; Glossary; References; About the Author.
Notes:: Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:: 9781789820706; 1789820707; 9781789820690; 1789820693
OCLC:: 1110484330

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