| Asgard and the Gods - The Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors Froming a Complete Manual of Norse Mythology Contributor(s): Wagner, W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1409784053 ISBN-13: 9781409784050 Publisher: Von Elterlein Press OUR PRICE: $27.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.15 lbs) 414 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This antiquarian book comprises a manual of Norse mythology adapted from the work of Dr. W. W gner, being a complete and popular English account of the religious beliefs and superstitious customs of the old Norsemen. The author designed this volume to be suitable and appealing to young readers, and as such it is written in clear, concise language and is wholly accessible. This fascinating text will appeal to those with an interest in learning about Norse mythology, and it makes for a most worthy addition to any personal collection. The chapters of this book include: 'Legends and Myths'; 'The Gods, Their Worlds and Deeds'; 'Opponents of the Gods'; 'King Glphi and the Ases'; 'Odin, Father of The Gods and the Ases'; 'The Wanes'; 'Valkyries Leading the Warriors on to Battle'; 'Ogir and his Followers'; 'Loki and His Race'; 'The Other Ases', et cetera. We are republishing this vintage work now complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. |