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Hedendomen i historiens spegel Catharina Raudvere · 2005 · 205p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Bilden av det förgångna tolkas alltid genom de tankemönster samtiden tillhandahåller, och olika tider har därför skapat skiftande biler av historien. I Hedendomen i historiens spegel tecknar författarna en bild av hur fornnordiska texter fått olika betydelse under skilda epoker. För att kunna använda den norröna litteraturen med dess personligheter och händelser, myter och ritualer som källa… Shares: Paganism, Norse Mythology, Religion, History

Vikings Frances Halton · 1992 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Myths & Legends Shares: Vikings, Norse Mythology, History

Shield-MaidenMelanie Karsak

Shield-Maiden Melanie Karsak · 2020 · ★ 4.3 · 488p · ≈ 16h · Moderate this book is a combination of Viking history and historical romance. Shares: Vikings, Norse Mythology

Myths and civilization of the Vikings Hazel Martell · 1998 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Viking religion and gods - Odin, Thor and Frey - Society - Things - Role of women - Kings and nobility - Longships - Viking explorers - Clothing and jewellery - Valkyries - Food and entertainment - Weapons and armour - Housing - Farmimg - Runes - Futhark - Literature - Trade and transport. Shares: Vikings, Norse Mythology

Essential Asatru Diana L. Paxson · 2006 · ★ 3.9 · 214p · ≈ 7h · Moderate In Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies an ancient, rich, and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers.  A Journey to Fulfillment and Renewal   Filled with clear, concise instructions on living Asatru every day, this truly accessible guide takes you on a journey from Asatru’s origins in Scandinavian and… Shares: Paganism, Norse Mythology

Myths of the pagan north Christopher Abram · 2011 · 258p · ≈ 8h · Moderate As the Vikings began to migrate overseas as raiders or settlers in the late eighth century, there is evidence that this new way of life, centred on warfare, commerce and exploration, brought with it a warrior ethos that gradually became codified in the Viking myths, notably in the cult of Odin, the god of war, magic and poetry, and chief god in the Norse pantheon. The twelfth and thirteenth… Shares: Paganism, Norse Mythology

The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia William Alexander Craigie · 1906 · 65p · ≈ 2h · Challenging The native religion of the ancient Scandinavians was in its main features only a special form of that common to all the Germanic peoples, and this again was only a particular development of primitive beliefs and practices characteristic of the whole Aryan race. It is impossible to say how far back in time the special Germanic and Scandinavian developments of this religion may go, and of their… Shares: Norse Mythology, Religion

In the Daily Life of the Vikings (Gods & Goddesses) Jen Green · 2001 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Explores the religion of the Norsemen, focusing on how particular gods and goddesses were part of, and honored in, the everyday lives of the Viking people. Shares: Vikings, Norse Mythology, Religion

Warriors of the Storm Bernard Cornwell · 2015 · ★ 4.5 · 299p · ≈ 9h · Moderate With a fragile peace between Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia loyalties and ambitions are put to the test when forces gather against the kingdom's greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Shares: Vikings, History

The religion of ancient Scandinavia William A. Craigie · 1906 · 71p · ≈ 2h · Challenging The ninth and tenth centuries were a period of new development and great changes within the Scandinavian countries. The Viking expeditions brought a large part of the population into direct contact with war and battle, while the former petty kings disappeared, or lost most of their importance, before strong rulers like Gorm in Denmark or Harald in Norway. In the courts of these new sovereigns… Shares: Norse Mythology, Religion

Pagan & Christian creeds Edward Carpenter · 1920 · 196p · ≈ 6h · Challenging An important thinker in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century period, English writer and philosopher Edward Carpenter was blessed with a seemingly insatiable intellectual curiosity. In this wide-ranging analysis of early religions and folk beliefs, Carpenter offers a deft and often poetic take on ancient rituals and deities. Shares: Paganism, Religion, History

Prolonged echoes Margaret Clunies Ross · 1994 · 273p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Shares: Vikings, Norse Mythology, Religion

Danmarks Historie i Hedenold N. M. Petersen · 1854 Shares: Norse Mythology, History

A history of pagan Europe Prudence Jones · 1995 · ★ 3.7 · 262p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The first comprehensive study of its kind, this fully illustrated book establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking. From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the restoration of the indigenous religions of eastern Europe, this wide-ranging book offers a rewarding new perspective of European history. In… Shares: Paganism, Religion, History

Viking Gods (Ancient Cultures) Judith Millidge · 1999 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Shares: Vikings, Norse Mythology

The Empty Throne Bernard Cornwell · 2014 · ★ 4.5 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate "Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Æthelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Æthelred.… Shares: Vikings, History

Religionsmyternas röda trådJavad Mofrad

Religionsmyternas röda tråd Javad Mofrad · 2005 · 110p · ≈ 3h · Moderate Shares: Norse Mythology, Religion

The One Year Bible ESV Tyndale House Publishers · 1408p · ≈ 46h · Challenging Today's #1–Selling Daily Reading BibleMillions of people have benefited from reading through God's Word by using The One Year Bible. This bestselling Bible divides the text into 365 short sections, making it easy for users to read all of Scripture in one unforgettable year—in as little as 15 minutes a day! This edition of The One Year Bible features the full text of the English Standard… Shares: Religion

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