Thor: The Viking God of Thunder
by:
Graeme Davis (author)
In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent...
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In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greater Norse mythology. It also covers the history of Thor as a legendary figure, how he was viewed by different cultures from the Romans to the Nazis, and how he endures today as a popular heroic figure.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781782000754 (1782000755)
ASIN: 1782000755
Publish date: September 17th 2013
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Pages no: 80
Edition language: English
Thor: The Viking God of Thunder is an excellent read for all mythology lovers. It is also an easy to understand resource for Norse Mythology.Whether you are a lover of mythology or in need of a reference book, Thor: The Viking God of Thunder, is a great book. Not only does it cover all things Thor...
I've always been fascinated with mythology and ancient history. Though Norse mythology isn't my first love, it's near and dear to my heart as it's my personal heritage.Thor is the best known Norse god due to the popularity of him in pop-culture - movies, comics, you name it; he's survived the ages. ...