Norse Mythology: Tales of Norse Myth, Gods, Goddesses, Giants, Rituals & Viking Beliefs

By: Kory Aumont

Narrated by: Anna Hoffman

Length: 1 hr and 56 mins

Publisher's Summary

Before the tide of Christianity cast its influence over the greater part of the Western world, magic and tradition were rich in the lives of the Nordic people. These great men and women of lore speak to us of glorified battles, strong noble bloodlines, and honor in the face of adversity. We celebrate the incredible tales of Loki and Frigga and the mighty Thor and the all-powerful Odin. Now the annals of history have offered us the great gift of studying and understanding this magnificent culture. Listeners young and old alike have the opportunity to explore this fascinating and awe-inspiring collection of religious stories and rich traditions belonging to such a complex belief system. 

Discover for yourself the magic and mystery in the stories of Baldur, Heimdall, and Idun. Uncover the ancient tale of the fortification of Asgard, the great kingdom of the Nordic gods, and the chilling story behind the binding of Fenrir.

Even though thousands of years have passed since these cultural stories were first shared around the forges and fires of the Nordic populations, they still entrance and inspire us with the great deeds of the human race and the incredible gods who watched over them. Find your own wealth of inspiration among the tales of the great gods and goddesses once worshipped by the Vikings.

©2018 Kory Aumont (P)2018 Kory Aumont

Not worth it

Perhaps as a intro to Norse mythology for children. Minimalistic information an 1/2 stories.

Great book but a bit repetitive

This was an amazing book and I loved hearing about all aspects of Norse Mythology, although the book itself is repetitive and tends to tell the same stories over and over

Exactly what I've been looking for!

I usually don't like to listen to a book being read but this was actually a very pleasant experience.

Book is more like text book then a story.

The sorry are great but a re presented more like a text book then a collection of stories.

Excellent primer

Haven’t read Norse mythology in many years. This was a terrific primer with an introduction naming each deity with a synopsis of their importance before telling a few stories.

The language beautifully descriptive.

exactly what I was looking for

So damn good! Well written, simple to follow, and the lady reading it was so soothing. I listened to it while falling asleep AND while working on my performance that involves Norse mythology. Well done!

 Very Interesting 

The stories have the perfect balance of adventure, drama, and humor. Mythology gathers some best stories produced by mankind, in all cultures. This is a great collection of Norse mythology.

 fabulous job of updating the tales 

These stories capture the riddle of our species. That riddle is completely entangled in our ability to engage in reflective thought and self reference and when coupled with our ability to share our most convoluted thought patterns with each other what emerges is our sense of self and species.

 the author’s Gods with a modern touch 

Anna tells the tales in a voice that smoothly transitions from epic narrative to plainspoken facts and back again. An enjoyable book, the author’s Gods with a modern touch that makes their personalities and wit as accessible to a listener as if you were a child at a campfire, listening to ghost stories.

A brilliant collection of Norse stories

A brilliant collection of Norse stories retold with an ear for entertainment. I didn't know what to expect. Maybe a dry non-fiction narrative, however, this collection was anything but. Very coherently structured and culminating in the Norse "end of days" lore. A nice, short read. Great for anyone who likes Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and especially Kory fans.

loving it

loved all of it, really clear and concise. voice wasn't over bearing and the book was good with its details.