Norse Legends

When Torsten disappears into Fyrcat’s flames, I can only wonder if I’ve just watched my boyfriend die… Overcome with worry, I do the only thing I do—I go into the flames after him. And that’s when I find myself stuck in a land of giants—bloodthirsty monsters that would kill me as soon as look at me. Luckily, I meet Dwarf, Brisingr, who not only helps me against the giants, but also helps me battle a pack of demons. Meanwhile, Torsten’s brother, the Viking Beserker, Skarde, is left behind with the witch, Fyrcat. And, shockingly, he can’t seem to help his attraction to her. ...

In 700 AD, a tribe of warriors left their homeland and struck out for glory and conquest. They came to take no prisoners. Their eerie horns made a distinctive sound, and their fearsome longboats struck from out of nowhere. The Vikings, their history and mythology fascinates many because it speaks to something within us: The fight to succeed and to grow stronger. Make no mistake, these were not nice people, but much of their legacy was not just about pillaging and destruction. Join us on a rampage through their history, culture, myths, and more!

Only a fool would venture into the soul-stealing mists. That’s exactly where Odin is going. Along with blood-brother Loki, he hunts the frost giant who murdered his father. Caught between the machinations of Loki and a goddess, Odin is drawn into a world of sorcerers, trolls, and terrible secrets. Before he’s done, Midgard will drown in blood.

The Pride is on the hunt! Vervain is preparing for the arrival of her third child, but not in the usual manner. Her daughter, Lesya, has been growing in a god-powered incubator, and the time has finally come to remove Lesya and take her home. But life is never smooth for the Godhunter, and as she dreams of holding her child at last, her enemies dream of destroying her. Vengeance draws near, and war threatens the realms. Will her Pride blind her to the truth, or will they save her from a fall? From the Author: Godhunter: Winner of the SpaSpa Book Award for Best Paranormal Romance 2014Get ...

The great Norse myths are woven into the fabric of our storytelling - from Tolkien, Alan Garner and Rosemary Sutcliff to Game of Thrones and Marvel Comics. They are also an inspiration for Neil Gaiman's own award-bedecked, best-selling fiction. Now he reaches back through time to the original source stories in a thrilling and vivid rendition of the great Norse tales.

The mysterious and widely misunderstood Vikings have been explained clearly and completely in this audiobook. This audiobook brings valuable insights into Norse and Celtic mythology for the lovers of ancient mythology - what was told about the Vikings, their culture, their polytheistic religion, and much more.

As the droplets from Niflheim mixed with the fiery depths of Muspelheim, a phenomenon occurred...Exploring Norse Mythology - the myths, sagas, and legends. Norse Mythology is truly fascinating, it is no wonder Hollywood, writers, and game studios have jumped on the bandwagon. Whether it be influence over the Marvel blockbusters, The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, God of War and more. The tales are epic, the battles are fierce & the drama is plentiful! Join us on a discovery to the marvels and wonders of Norse Mytholog.

Odin’s hunger for wisdom is evident in many of the stories that involve him, and I invite you to share his willingness to let go of your reality and jump into the mysterious worlds of Norse and Celtic mythology and runes. Norse, Celtic Mythology present a rich collection of stories.

Who is more dangerous, supernatural foes or enigmatic allies? That's on Magnus' mind a lot while the thousand-year-old "Chosen Warrior" deals with bikers, cartels, a Yaqui shaman, visitations, explosions, crashes, brawls, and the occasional gunshot wound. Being an Einherjar hiding out from Odin and his Valkyrie is hard enough without having to wonder who is on your side and who is just waiting with a knife for your back. To make matters worse, it's one of Odin's own immortal wolves that Magnus, a.k.a. Mouse, is sworn to rescue.

The War has begun. Old alliances must be strengthened and new ones forged. But who can you trust, when you’re still learning to trust yourself As every magic-user is hunted and The Unforgiven’s return known, Brodanna descends into chaos making Katanya Leshi’s mission behind enemy lines even more dangerous. Not only must she keep one step ahead of the enemy, but she must also fight her growing feelings for Reyn Landress. The one man an assassin should never fall for. She was forged in fire, but she can still burn. Far away from her friend Mara Lars is struggling to deal with being the ...

A gripping coming-of-age fantasy set in a frozen world of myths and legends. Deep within the frozen tundra of the province of Aeblegarden, Bjorn lived the contented life of a fisherman. His father, Ari, and his grandfather, Ole Petter, braved the frozen waters of Ravndal for untold years... That is, until the Frost Giants came. Forced across the Utguard Mountains hundreds of years earlier, the enormous beasts stalked back into the territory of men with a vengeance. When Ari joins the army to fight against them, Bjorn, Ole Petter, and an orphaned girl, Astrid, are cast onto a journey that ...

Iceland, AD 935. Einar Unnsson is destined to be great. When he fights, a frenzy comes upon him. It makes him lethal in battle – so lethal he just defeated the man his own father sent to kill him. Now, with Einar exiled from his kingdom, his father turns his vengeance on Einar's mother – his escaped former bedslave. Yet Einar is in no position to protect her. He's made an enemy of the powerful King Eirik and must fight for his own life before he can save her. Einar depends on the Wolf Coats, a band of fearsome, bloodthirsty warriors, but they're convinced the fates have cursed them.

Time travel, murders, and hidden identities! After discovering that Byron Willoughby is her biological father, Amy decided to accompany him on his expedition to the Mayan ruins, hoping to earn his trust and prove her own worthiness. But of course, Amy couldn't resist the temptation to explore the ruins at night against his warnings. Big mistake. Amy fell back in time. And some of the students were murdered. With a murder mystery on her hands and her own innocence at stake, Amy must navigate a world of secrets and deception. Will she find a way back to her own time and clear her name? Is the...

Jack Randall knew immediately something was off when he pulled up to the old roadhouse. Little did he know that crossing paths that night with the establishment's beautiful bartender and her handsomely-rugged boyfriend/cook would lead to him recalling his former life as a god – or fighting a rematch with the god who had stolen his memories.

‘The day Alice met the twins, her life changed forever.’ Motherless Alice has been banished to Australia and is homesick for England. Her cousin Toby cares more about running than making friends. Their new friend Jess is simply annoying. But when Alice meets the twins, everything changes. Lured unwittingly to Middengard, a hidden realm peopled by an ancient warrior race, Alice, Toby and Jess soon find their lives turned upside down. For Alice is the owner of a Doom Stone, an ancient artefact of indescribable power. As unknown enemies seek to gain possession of the Stone, Alice confronts...

Sam Baron is about to get the shock of his life. First, his substitute English teacher claims to have turned his old teacher into a lizard. Then, a strange dwarf named Rego arrives and claims Sam is from a magical realm called Orkney. When his friends are taken prisoner, it's up to Sam to save them. Sam embarks on a journey to Orkney through a stonefire to find his friends, but when he arrives, he discovers that an ancient curse has turned the sun a poisonous red and threatens to destroy the land.

What did Ruby Rush expect when her world went up in flames and her face decided to take a vacation? Certainly not a wild adventure tangled up with demigods and the nosy Goddess of Death herself—Hella, that is! Ruby, hiding from the world with her half-burned face, thought she’d seen it all—until her BFF gifts her a magical mirror. Suddenly, a Viking warrior tumbles through the looking glass and introduces himself as Roger Rok, the dreamy demigod son of the Norse God of Love. Roger’s on a quest to find a berserker sword to prevent the whole world from going kaput. And guess what? He ...

Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths - first told long ago by the Vikings. Hear about Thor, the god of thunder, and how he once disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge on a giant and retrieve his powerful hammer - Mjölnir - and how Sif, the goddess of fertility, had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the awe and intrigue of the original tales.

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.

Beautiful goddesses, fierce warriors, formidable beasts, and Ragnarök itself—these magical tales have enthralled audiences for centuries. This classic collection of tales offers fascinating insights into Nordic cultures. This captivating book dives deep into the rich history of the region and recalls both the most popular and little-known tales of the north. This phenomenal compendium of northern European folklore is informed by archaeology and literature. Celebrating the intricacies of a long-lost world, Northern Mythology breathes new life into the tales of the distant past.