by Martyn Whittock A vivid retelling of Norse mythology that explores these legendary stories and their significance and influence on the Viking world. Valhalla and its pantheon of gods and heroes have always fascinated readers, whether it is how these tales illuminate the Viking world or influence cultural touchstones like J. R. R. Tolkien, whose Middle Earth is heavily indebted to Germanic and Norse mythology, as well as Hollywood and comic-culture. In Tales of Valhalla, the Whittocks have dramatically retold these rich stories and sets them in context within the wider Viking world. Including both myths (stories, usually religious, which explain origins, why things are as they are), 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)—Tales from Valhalla is an accessible and lively volume that brings these hallmarks of world literature to a new generation. 288 pages. Paperback.
Northerness is an aesthetic related to Nordic/Scandinavian areas of the world. Those who follow this aesthetic have the goal of living in the north in a remote location; going back to the ancient pagan roots of Europe and a conservation of the wilderness and the old ways. The Northerness aesthetic is usually associated with the Nordic/Scandinavian countries, deep woodlands, Northern Lights, small red houses, and ancient pagan rites. It can also include the hygge atmosphere. Its clothing and inte
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The Viking not only captivated us with their magical tales but also their Viking art. Check out this blog post to find out 6 Viking patterns.
Viking culture is intertwined with the stories of the Norse Gods. Yet it was also the Vikings that introduced Christianity to Norway. Here's everything you need to know about faith in the Viking Age. Beginning
