Old Norse Mythology

by John Lindow

Book Overview

An innovative and accessible overview of how ancient Scandinavians understood and made use of their mythological stories.

Old Norse Mythology provides a unique survey of the mythology of Scandinavia: the gods rr (Thor) with his hammer, the wily and duplicitous inn (Odin), the sly Loki, and other fascinating figures. They create the world, battle their enemies, and die at the end of the world, which arises anew with a new...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197554482
• ISBN13: 9780197554487
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.2"