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From Asgard to Valhalla: The Remarkable History of the Norse Myths - Heather O'Donoghue
From Asgard to Valhalla: The Remarkable History of the Norse Myths
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This is the first book to show how the Norse myths have resonated from era to era: from Viking-age stories of ice and fire to the epic poetry of Beowulf; and from Wagner's Ring to Marvel Comics' Mighty Thor. Heather O'Donoghue considers the wider contexts of Norse mythology, including its... show more
This is the first book to show how the Norse myths have resonated from era to era: from Viking-age stories of ice and fire to the epic poetry of Beowulf; and from Wagner's Ring to Marvel Comics' Mighty Thor. Heather O'Donoghue considers the wider contexts of Norse mythology, including its origins, medieval expression and reception in post-medieval societies right up to the
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Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781845118297 (1845118294)
Publisher: I. B. Tauris
Pages no: 232
Edition language: English
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3.5 Asgard to Valhalla, Heather O'Donoghue
A really interesting survey of the impact Norse mythology has had on culture from the time it was first written down in Iceland onward to the present day (or at least the date of publication, earlier this century). First off there's a look at what we know about Norse myth from written sources and ...
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