Norse Sagas

Sibling Demi-Gods battle for control of the souls of the dead, in this award-winning fantasy series. Seventeen-year-old Cayden Tiernan and his twin sister Avery are blissfully unaware of their true identities, due to their sudden reincarnation into a mortal form. Hunted from birth, they are hidden by their father in the remote and treacherous cliffs of Sanctuary-By-The-Sea, and raised as simple sheepherders. Their huntress is not your normal run-of-the-mill villain. The dark power behind Queen Alcina’s desperate search will allow no mercy, for this dark force is responsible for their ...

Explore Captivating Viking Tales and Sagas Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Viking Sagas: The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical Context Tales from the Viking Age: Captivating Legendary and Historical SagasThe period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. The first manuscript of this book presents a...

"Myths of the Norsemen" by H.A. Guerber is an extensive retelling of the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Published in the early 20th century, Guerber's work is one of the most comprehensive and accessible English renditions of the stories of the Norse gods, goddesses, heroes, and the world they inhabit.

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with "The Norse Bible" Embark on an epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Norse Bible." This compelling read unveils the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each chapter invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will learn about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From Odin's wisdom to Thor's might, ...

Four of the great works of mythology and legend, brought together! Learn the stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, Seigfried, and Beowulf, in their earliest written forms. Encounter gods, giants, dragons, and monsters. Thrill to the tales that have captured the human imagination for over a thousand years.

Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Mythology will conjure up a world of heroism and romance that will enthrall listeners.

Northmen is there to tell the tale, to pay homage to what was lost and celebrate what was won. Focusing on key events, including the sack of Lindisfarne in 793 and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, medieval history expert John Haywood recounts the saga of the Viking Age, from the creation of the world through to the dwindling years of halfhearted raids and elegiac storytelling in the 13th century.

Norse Mythology: Epic Legends of the Norse Gods Uncover the powerful legends and timeless myths of the Norse gods that have inspired generations. Norse Mythology: Epic Legends of the Norse Gods transports you to the awe-inspiring world of Asgard, the majestic nine realms, and the heroic sagas that define the ancient North. Journey with Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki as they navigate the cosmos in tales of creation, sacrifice, and triumph. Explore the eternal mysteries of Yggdrasil, the World Tree, and experience the prophecy of Ragnarok—a dramatic end that heralds a new beginning. These ...

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with Norse Mythology Embark on a visual epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Black Book Of The Norse." These compelling images unveil the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each monochromatic picture invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will see about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From ...

Sometimes the living are worse than the dead. To survive, unforgiving realities must be faced. Despite the safety offered by the thick concrete walls of the jail, they realize that their sanctuary could become their tomb. In the night sky above the city, they will learn for certain that they are not alone. Soon, they discover that another group survivors may be a bigger threat to their survival than the zombies. Finding their lives in jeopardy, they must decide if they will find a new place away from the others or if they are willing to go to war with a group known only as the Freemen. In ...

St. Louis has fallen, and Fort Leonard Wood is gone. With the arrival of the Hrimthurssar, everything has changed. The dead are no longer the biggest threat to their survival. Wylie and the other Einherjar have learned that the Hrimthurssar truly are the Frost Giants of Norse Legend. Not only are they the servants of Loki, but they can control the dead. Since the comets struck the moon and blotted out the sky, the Fimbul Winter has begun and has plunged the world into an ice age. More than just the frigid cold will challenge their every move. Machinations are in place that will bring them ...

The city of Springfield is burning, a funeral pyre for both friends and enemies, alike. It is here that the Einherjar will fulfill their destinies. The blood-soaked streets will bear witness to the battles that will become legendary for generations to come. Chaos will reign as faction battles faction for the fate of the world. Now, both Einherjar and Hrimthurssar must work together to battle a common threat. Just as the Frost Giants have emerged again into the world of men, so now have the Eldjötnar. The Fire Giants have come to destroy them all. Can Wylie and the others survive the coming...

Odin’s hunger for wisdom is evident in many of the stories that involve him, and I invite you to share his willingness to let go of your reality and jump into the mysterious worlds of Norse and Celtic mythology and runes. Norse, Celtic Mythology present a rich collection of stories.

Although based on historical persons from the ninth century, Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons are the subjects of compelling legends dating from the Viking era. Warriors, raiders, and rulers, Ragnar and his sons inspired unknown writers to set down their stories over seven centuries ago. This volume presents new and original translations of the three major Old Norse texts that tell Ragnar's story.

The rising of the dead was just the beginning. In the aftermath of the destruction of Bagnell Dam, new dangers await the survivors. Not only the constant danger posed by the undead, but now they must face the arrival of a new evil. Just as the Einherjar are the chosen ones for the side of the living, the dead have their own champions as well. Champions who will stop at nothing to see the world plunged into eternal darkness. To make matters worse, there is something going wrong in the night sky. Whatever is taking place in the heavens above them will forever change the world of the living. ...

Emerging from the Crucible, Wylie finds nothing is the same. Alone and stranded in zombie infested territory, he will have to make his way back to the Nathanael County Jail. New friends and new enemies will appear in the struggle to survive. Battling his way through dangerous ground, Wylie will discover that nothing is the same. Betrayal will rock the survivors as they are forced to fight against some of their own to pick up the pieces. Danger looms from every direction each step they take brings them closer to destruction. Overcoming the loss of friends and loved ones will force them to ...

From the translator of the best-selling Poetic Edda comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members - including, among others, the dragon slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.

How much do you know about the enthralling and unique Viking culture? Perhaps you have watched one of the many remarkable fiction or non-fiction films that depict Vikings (Last Kingdom, anyone?), and it has piqued your interest, making you want to learn more. Or maybe you're just a big history buff, who is keen to learn more about how the Vikings lived, innovated, and helped shape society as we know it today.

The second novel of John Gwynne's New York Times bestselling Bloodsworn Saga, this story set in a Norse-inspired world is packed with myth, magic, and vengeance.​ "Visceral, heartbreaking, and unputdownable." —Jay Kristoff on The Shadow of the Gods THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING. Lik-Rifa, the...

Over 400 years before Columbus "discovered" the New World, it is believed that someone else already had - Icelander Bjarni Herjolfsson. Over the years 985-986, Herjolfsson was attempting to reach Eirik the Red's colony on Greenland when he was blown off-course. He sighted a coastline covered with woods, and thus was the first to glimpse a piece of North America.