Elves And Heroes

By Donald A. Mackenzie

Book Overview

Elves And Heroes is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie that delves into the mythology and folklore surrounding elves and heroes in various cultures around the world. The book explores the origins and characteristics of elves and heroes in Norse, Celtic, and other mythologies, as well as their roles in literature and popular culture. Mackenzie examines the different types of elves, including light elves, dark elves, and wood elves, as well as the heroic figures that often accompany them, such as Odin, Thor, and Beowulf. The book also looks at the influence of elves and heroes on modern literature and media, including J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and the popular video game series The Elder Scrolls. With its comprehensive exploration of these fascinating and enduring figures, Elves And Heroes is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or fantasy literature.My lightsome lad, my leering lad, He's tittering here; he's tittering there-- I'll hear him plain, but seek in vain To find my lad wi' yellow hair.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162661100
• ISBN13: 9781162661100
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"