From Asgard to Valhalla takes readers deep inside Odin's cavernous
hall and tells of the adventures, tragedies and lessons of the Viking
Gods. Here, Heather O'Donoghue skillfully uncovers both the history
and legacy of these myths to provide the authoritative student text on
Old Norse mythology. From the magnificent tales of A Song of Ice and
Fire and the supernatural wonders of Valkyries to Tolkien's Riders of
Rohan and Marvel's mighty Thor, Norse mythology is a fundamental part
of western culture. Drawing from a wealth of sources and scholarly
debates, this fully-updated and expanded 2nd edition offers both an
engaging survey of the Old Norse myths and an accessible introduction
to how such strange and fragmentary material has been seized,
repurposed and at times abused throughout the centuries. Notably, this
important and timely study explores how Old Norse mythology has been
– and continues to be – weaponized by far right movements across
the world. Containing 2 brand new chapters on post-medieval reception,
30 illustrations for a stronger visual context and pedagogical updates
throughout to aid further study, this new edition of From Asgard to
Valhalla: The Remarkable History of the Norse Myths is a vital
resource for all students of Old Norse mythology.
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The Remarkable History of the Norse Myths
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781350252820
Publisert
2024
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Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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