Open Your Norse Treasure Box! Enter a world where gods and goddesses mingle with the
supernatural beings of the Asgard and Jotunheim where heroes fight epic battles and monsters
are thwarted where legendary tales are told with an eye toward eternal glory-the treasure that
is Norse mythology is an undeniable pleasure to read. Explore another world of medieval times
never to be forgotten. The motifs of Norse legends are similar to that of many other
mythologies: Magic is a handy way to explain the extraordinary heroes are larger-than-life
with superhuman strength and wisdom to spare gods are tricky and should be approached with
caution harrowing journeys are undertaken battles are fought and champions are forged. The
Norse were the victims of internecine battles and foreign conquests yet their legacy survives
with a long-standing oral tradition that eventually was written down. We can see the Norse
evolution from settled farmers to raiding Vikings to Christian converts through the thread of
their treasure trove of myths and tales. This book can take you through that journey beginning
with an overview of the Norse peoples and cultures and into an understanding of their pantheon
of gods and goddesses their amazing tales of adventure and restless search for meaning and a
glimpse into who they actually were via the stories they held dear. Some specific elements you
will encounter: · Some of the main gods of the Norse pantheon with all their quirks and
foibles · The mystery of the Nine Worlds including Asgard and Valhalla · The wily ways in
which Norse myths weave moral lessons throughout · The greatest hero Thor and the greatest
trickster Loki in all of Norse myth · The story of Beowulf-the greatest literary hero to
emerge out of Scandinavia · Tales of the race of giants-the devourers-who spread chaos and
destruction · The twisted tale of the Mead of Suttungr the inspiration for poets · The
original version of Ragnarok-end of the universe · Profiles of trolls and Valkyries elves and
dwarves-the supernatural population of Norse mythology · The relationship between Midgard and
the gods · A glimpse into the myriad ways that Norse culture and its mythology still yet
influence our world today Norse mythology is diverse and fascinating offering us an insight
into how ancient people believed and lived what they valued and vilified and how they lived
and thrived. If you have enjoyed these treasured tales of Norse mythology don't forget to
explore the other fantastic realms of mythological magic in this series of books: Treasures of
Egyptian Mythology Treasures of Celtic Mythology Treasures of Roman Mythology and Treasures
of Greek Mythology. You will find yourself in awe of the sweeping scope of history and culture
represented by these mythological traditions as well as gain a better understanding of how we
continually make and re-make these myths for our own times. That's the fabulous thing about
myths: They never truly die.
