Norse Greenland

Introducing an instant classic--master storyteller Neil Gaiman presents a dazzling version of the great Norse myths. Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he turns his attention back to the source, presenting a bravura...

Set in the 14th century in Europe's most farflung outpost, a land of glittering fjords, blasting winds, sun-warmed meadows, and high, dark mountains, The Greenlanders is the story of one family - proud landowner Asgeir Gunnarsson; his daughter Margret, whose willful independence leads her into passionate adultery and exile; and his son Gunnar, whose quest for knowledge is at the compelling center of this unforgettable audiobook.

Erik must avenge his father Olaf's death and recover the treasure the late chieftain sought. To do so, he must build and equip a ship and vanquish firstlings, trolls, and monsters, all while commanding fierce, stalwart warriors. His risks increase dramatically when his mother Mjoll is kidnapped by ruthless adversaries and wizards and the very gods themselves take sides.

Over the centuries, the West has become fascinated by the Vikings, one of the most mysterious and interesting European civilizations. In addition to being perceived as a remarkably unique culture among its European counterparts, what’s known and not known about the Vikings’ accomplishments has added an intriguing aura to the historical narrative. Were they fierce and fearsome warriors? Were they the first Europeans to visit North America? It seems some of the legends are true, and some are just that, legend.

In the year 1005 AD Leif Ericson discovered America. He established a short lived colony on the northern peninsular of Newfoundland before abandoning the attempt a few years later. What if the Norse stayed? What if a powerful Viking presence had been established in North America? Svein Hastinson is a Jarl from Ireland looking for a new beginning. He leads a group of settlers to Vinland with the intention of staying permanently. Will he succeed or is the attempt doomed to fail? Follow his tale as he battles Native Americans and his own people in order to pursue his dream. This novel is ...

Having completed the quest assigned to him by Odin, the Aesir's All-Father, Viking chieftain Erik Olafsson returns in triumph to Kaupangen, Norge. Expecting to celebrate his victory, he is instead summoned by King Thorgrim Easterling. The wealthy, treacherous merchant's son Hrafn Gunnarson has charged Erik with heinous crimes, but Erik claims that Hrafn is the true villain. To determine which party is guilty, the king orders the litigants to undertake a trial by ordeal. They must recover three scrolls, written by the Norns and hidden by the king's men throughout the kingdom. The parchments ...

Discover the dark, starving truth behind the most misunderstood warriors in history. For centuries, Victorian nationalists, romantic poets, and Hollywood screenwriters have spoon-fed us a narrative of the Viking Age characterized by excess vitality and hyper-masculine energy. We are taught to view the raids on Lindisfarne and Paris as the arrogant flex of an unstoppable, well-fed military machine. Tomas Somerled’s BONE-THIN RAIDERS dismantles this retroactive propaganda piece by piece. Through a rigorous, multidisciplinary forensic investigation known as the Metabolic Trauma Protocol, ...

The Navigational Reality of the Atlantic Expansion The overlooked story of how Norse explorers mastered the Atlantic—and why their logistical experiment ultimately collapsed. For centuries, the Viking discovery of America has been treated as a mythic legend or a heroic adventure. That focus misses the far more consequential reality: the transatlantic crossing was a brutal, calculated exercise in open-ocean survival, risk mathematics, and supply-chain logistics. When the Norse moved west, they were not sailing blindly. They were executing the final, fragile extension of a maritime system ...

They weren't just raiders. They reshaped the world. In 793 AD, Norse warriors attacked a monastery on the coast of England, and Christendom was terrified. But raiding was only the beginning. Over the next three centuries, Scandinavians founded Russia, conquered a third of England, settled Iceland and Greenland, reached North America 500 years before Columbus, served as the elite bodyguard of the Byzantine Emperor, besieged Paris, conquered Sicily, and carved out the Duchy of Normandy — whose descendants conquered England in 1066. What you'll find inside: The longship revolution — the ...

When Charlemagne the Holy Roman Emperor declares war on the pagans of Denmark, Pomerania and the Baltic lands, he is unaware of the true might of the storm he is about to unleash. Meanwhile, in a small fjord in the north of Norway, a young Norse warrior is about to embark on a journey that will...

A fascination with the history and life of the Norse is growing. Movies and television series about their way of life have surged in popularity. What makes it so fascinating is not the stories in themselves, although some are truly a feast to the eyes, but how they came to be and what they mean for the people that live by them.

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 ...

A formidable figure with flaming red hair, a wild beard, and a temper to match is a fitting description of Erik the Red. He was courageous on the battlefield, an accomplished seafarer, indomitable warrior, and unstoppable adventurer. In short, Erik the Red was everything we imagine a Viking to be. Explore the captivating life of Erik the Red.

Paying attention to every detail, Amy Hughes collected many stories, myths, legends, and tales of the pagan Scandinavian rituals, gods, and heroes. Narrated in such a descriptive way, the stories will transfer you to a time long gone, and you’ll feel as if you’re been a witness to the Viking’s incredible history! But this book does not only present the mythological, abstract world of Scandinavian beliefs and religion.

The ubiquitous picture of the Vikings as horn-helmeted, brutish, hairy giants that mercilessly marauded among the settlements of Northern Europe is based on a smattering of facts combined with an abundance of prejudicial historical writing by those who were on the receiving end of Viking depredations. At the same time, much of the popular picture of the Vikings is a result of the romantic imagination of novelists and artists. However, the Vikings' reputation for ferocious seaborne attacks along the coasts of Northern Europe is no exaggeration.

The Vinland Viking Saga: Book 1 History set her fate in stone… Murderer. Mercenary. Temptress. Trickster. Traitor. Thief. But under a hammer that falls like thunder, stone will always shatter. So with her voice she lights the forge. The Voyage of Freydis sings the silenced tale of Freydis...