17 books like Myths of the pagan north

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The Testament of Loki Joanne Harris · 2018 · ★ 3.6 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In the sequel to The Gospel of Loki, Loki’s adventures continue when he finds a way out of the end of the world and plans to restart the power of the Norse gods.The end of the world—also known as Ragnarok to the Norse gods—has occurred, and Loki has been trapped in a seemingly endless purgatory, in torture, until he finds a way to escape. It seems that he still exists in the minds of humanity and… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Dieux & mythes nordiques Patrick Guelpa · 2009 · 265p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Les poèmes mythologiques et héroïques, la version en prose de Snorri Sturluson (le plus grand écrivain et mythographe islandais du Moyen-Âge, 1178-1241) de l’Edda sont les sources littéraires de cette étude mythologique. Chaque dieu est présenté avec ses attributs et ses fonctions à la faveur des textes qui le concernent et des mythes qui s’y rattachent sans faire l’impasse sur les incertitudes… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Tales of the Norse gods and heroes Barbara Leonie Picard · 1953 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Here are some of the stories told by the Norsemen who lived in Scandinavia from about two thousand to a thousand years ago— the Vikings. The people of the northlands were a nation of bold warriors and courageous women who admired above all things strength in battle and bravery against great odds, and considered themselves disgraced for ever if they let a wrong to themselves or to their families… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

The Viking Gods Clive Barrett · 1989 · 184p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Norse Gods, 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

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

Blot Britt-Mari Näsström · 2001 · 268p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Offret var centralt i det förkristna samhället. I Eddans skapelseberättelse skapas jorden av den offrade jätten Ymers kropp och härskarguden Oden ger själv sitt ena öga för att få dricka ur vishetens brunn. Vikingarna såg blotet som ett gåvoutbyte mellan människor och gudar. De offrade vanligtvis mat och föremål för att få en rik skörd, god fruktsamhet eller för att fira årstidernas ankomst.I… Shares: Paganism, Norse Mythology

Norse myths and legends Anita Ganeri · 2013 The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Norse myths and legends so compelling. Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul Douglas Adams · 1988 · ★ 4.0 · 307p · ≈ 10h · Moderate The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul is a 1988 humorous fantasy detective novel by Douglas Adams. It is the second book by Adams featuring private detective Dirk Gently, the first being Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. It was followed by the Salmon of Doubt, an incomplete Dirk Gently novel included in a posthumous collection of the same name. The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul has been… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Echo of Odin Edward W. L. Smith · 2018 · 203p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

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

Asgard Walter Hansen · 1986 · 248p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Götter, Mythen, uralte Rätsel – und eine Expedition zu den Wurzeln der germanischen Sagenwelt!Gibt es die Welt der germanischen Götter wirklich? Ist Asgard mehr als nur ein mythologischer Ort? Ist Helheim tatsächlich ein verborgenes Reich tief unter der Erde? Und welche realen Landschaften verbergen sich hinter den Erzählungen von Riesen, Zwergen und der sagenumwobenen Weltesche Yggdrasil?Der… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

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: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Gods and myths of northern Europe Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson · 1964 · ★ 4.1 · 251p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples. Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Ragnarok A. S. Byatt · 2011 · ★ 3.5 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate As the bombs of the Blitz rain down on Britain, one young girl is evacuated to the countryside. She is struggling to make sense of her new wartime life. Then she is given a copy of Asgard and the Gods -- a book of ancient Norse myths -- and her inner and outer worlds are transformed. Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Thor Robert Rodi · 2012 · 480p · ≈ 16h · Moderate The Deviant villainess Ereshkigal finds a weapon that alters reality causing the Eternals to vanish, and it's up to Thor to stop the Deviant race from dominating the world. Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

The Celtic and Scandinavian religions John Arnott MacCulloch · 1948 · 180p · ≈ 6h · Challenging The author compares Celtic mythology and religion with the beliefs of early Scandinavian society. Vikings and Norsemen who raided British shores ruled parts of Britain for centuries. The religion of the Scandinavians was the same as the religious beliefs and practices of their fellow Teutonic and Germanic tribes, and their chief deities and religious rituals were like those of Teutonic people… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

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