Norse Mythology:

A Fascinating Guide to Understanding the Sagas, Gods, Heroes, and Beliefs of the Vikings

By: Matt Clayton

Narrated by: JD Kelly

This audiobook is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarok. The Vikings of Norse poetry and saga were a fearless lot, and their tales were frequently tragic. Some, if not all, of the myths were based on real people and real events. These heroes accomplished many fantastic feats, some of them even documented by their enemies.

The Vikings were born out of an age of hardship. Tales of their earliest raids come to us from the 790s, during the early European Middle Ages. This was a period of dangerous iciness as the thousand-year climate cycle dipped to the coldest our world had experienced in 7,000 years. No doubt, the punishing cold for these people of Northern Europe helped to dispel any complacency they may have felt during the warmer, mid-Holocene epoch. Death was sitting on their doorstep, and the weak and timid would have died from the change in climate. Only the strong and cunning would survive.

©2017 Matt Clayton (P)2017 Matt Clayton

great book

It was a great book I liked how informative it is and will enjoy it time and time again!

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I loved the final words and thoughts of the author, encouraging readers to continue their study with the wide range of sources available.

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This audio book provides a dictionary-type approach to introducing the various individuals, themes, and areas of Norse myth. These are especially helpful when addressing more complex topics in the myths because the analysis tends to be a scholar's digest of what is known.

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This is a great guide for those who are interested in learning about Norse Mythology. I recommend this informative book.

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