Norse Myths and Legends

Viking Tales of Gods and Heroes

Martyn Whittock, Hannah Whittock

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Robinson Publishing
12 December 2017

Fantasy; Short Stories Fantasy; Norse; Epic Fantasy; Heroic; Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Gods

While the main focus of the book is on telling the stories, some scene-setting is provided at the beginning and each chapter also contains a section of commentary to explain what is going on and its significance.

The Norse myths have gained widespread attention in the English-speaking world, partly through a Scandinavian diaspora, especially in the USA) and partly through a great interest in the myths and legends which lie behind Viking activity.

Tolkien's 'Middle Earth', too, as seen in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films is heavily indebted to Germanic/Norse mythology. The Whittock's book fills a gap in the market between academic publications and the interest-generating (but confusing) products of Hollywood and comic-culture. This is an accessible book, which both provides a retelling of these dramatic stories and also sets them in context so that their place within the Viking world can be understood.

The book explores Norse myths (stories, usually religious, which explain origins, why things are as they are, the nature of the spiritual) and legends (stories which attempt to explain historical events and which may involve historical characters but which are told in a non-historical way and which often include supernatural events).

By: Martyn Whittock, Hannah Whittock
Imprint: Robinson Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781472138033
ISBN 10: 1472138031
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 12 December 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martyn Whittock (Author) MARTYN WHITTOCK has taught history at secondary level for thirty-five years. He is a lecturer in local history and has written numerous textbooks for the educational market and also books for adult readers, including on Viking and Anglo-Saxon history. He has been a consultant for the BBC, English Heritage and the National Trust and has written for Medieval History magazine and archaeological journals.Hannah Whittock (Author) HANNAH WHITTOCK has an MPhil from Cambridge in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic studies. She has co-written three books on Viking and Anglo-Saxon history and has written journal articles on Anglo-Saxon frontiers and coinage produced during the Viking Wars. She reads Old English and Old Norse.

Reviews for Norse Myths and Legends: Viking Tales of Gods and Heroes

A terrific, detailed introduction of these wonderful stories and the pantheon of characters in them . . . their writing is vivid and lively . . . a great addition to any library. -- Rosi Hollinbeck * San Francisco Book Review * With recent volumes, such as Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology and J. R. R. Tolkien's posthumously published The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrun, appealing more to readers strictly interested in creative takes on classic Norse tales, this title attracts new readers by offering solid retellings and contextual information that serve as a valuable introduction to this rich tradition. * Library Journal *