Norse Sagas

«VIKING, THE CHRONICLES OF HAAKON THE COWARD»«A furare normannorum libera nos, Domine (Lord, deliver us from the fury of the men of the North)» Young Haakon lives a quiet and peaceful life in the Norwegian village of Vestfold. However, on reaching the age of fourteen, he must put the innocence of youth behind him, in order to become a fearsome Viking. On his fourteenth birthday something happens that will change his life forever. His father, Gunnjorn, chief of the village, demands that he sacrifice a slave in Odin’s honour, in the presence of a large number of important and powerful ...

The underworld writhes. Terror unleashed. Souls enslaved. The Spirit Shields with memories returned are plunged into a conflict older than mankind. The pending battle pits family against spirit and flesh. The godlings face off for ultimate control of the souls of the dead, each with their own agenda, for there is no love lost between these siblings. Helga, goddess of the underworld, tightens her hold on those who hold the key to ultimate victory. Meanwhile, Avery struggles to convince her sister Artio that unless they become allies they will fail in their misaligned quest. Cayden, with the ...

Ignite Your Child's Imagination with the Adventure: "Vikings for Kids"! Give your child the gift of adventure and learning with this captivating journey into the Viking Age. "Vikings for Kids" is a time machine that transports young explorers (ages 8–12) to a world of fearless seafarers, legendary heroes, and surprising historical truths. Inside, your child will: Discover the real stories behind Viking raids and the truth about horned helmets. Meet iconic figures like Leif Erikson and powerful shieldmaidens. Explore daily Viking life: what they ate, how they lived, and how they built ...

Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband's back. Freya's dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region's jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: she possesses a drop of a goddess's blood, which gives her magic capable of repelling any attack. A magic that was foretold would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath a king-the one who controls the shield maiden's fate.

What if magic helped Elizabeth I defeat her enemies? Josh Winter is a tech savvy modern day teenager. Molly Watson is a nineteenth-century mill worker with plenty of common sense. When they travel back in time to Tudor England, they face an apparently insurmountable challenge: theft of a magic object from Queen Elizabeth 1. But there are unexpected allies on the streets of London – Balthazar, a Fae cat with attitude, and Lady Catherine, an inconvenient girl who wants the freedom of a boy. Yet the sixteenth century is dangerous and bloody. As the friends scheme their way into Elizabeth’s...

This audiobook is jam-packed with fascinating facts and stories. For instance, it covers all that you need to know about the nine realms as well as captivating tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarok. The Vikings of Norse poetry and saga were a fearless lot, and their tales were frequently tragic. Some, if not all, of the myths were based on real people and real events. These heroes accomplished many fantastic feats, some of them even documented by their enemies.

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!

A criminal brotherhood whose worship revolves around the Goddess Kali and her demon lover threatens to take over the North, the Baltic trade routes being the ultimate prize. They made pawns of desperate tribesmen who lived along the Black Sea until driven out by the Huns, promising them land if they help defeat the Danes. They are joined by a group of malcontents and outlaws from Gotland and the Count of Flanders, whom they have intimidated into joining them. The righteous cause of King Bjornson is upheld by his Runemaster, his Storm-Queen wife, and their daughter Gudrin who is determined ...

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.

Beautifully designed and carefully proofed for digital publication, this edition includes: • 12 unique illustrations relevant to its content; • Table of Contents with Quick Navigation. The Prose Edda, also known as the Younger Edda, Snorri's Edda (Icelandic: Snorra Edda) or simply Edda, is an Old Norse compilation made in Iceland in the early 13th century. Together with the Poetic Edda, it comprises the major store of pagan Scandinavian mythology. The work is often assumed to have been written, or at least compiled, by the Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson around the year...

Though the world came to know of the Norse and their legends through Roman interaction at about the time of Christ, most of what we came to know were handed-down from folk tales gathered by native writers like Snorri Sturluson (c. 1179 - 1241). This was from a time when the Norse had already been converted to Christianity.

Vinland Unearthed: The Norse Saga of Newfoundland by Neil L. Rideout offers a comprehensive exploration of Norse exploration in North America, with a particular focus on the historic site of L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. The book opens with a vivid introduction to the Viking Age, painting a picture of the adventurous spirit, advanced seafaring technology, and cultural vibrancy that characterized Norse society. Rideout recounts the legendary voyages of Leif Erikson, as told in the Sagas of Vinland, which describe the discovery of a mysterious and fertile land across the Atlantic.

Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold.

Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from? That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names of Norse mythology. You'll not only get an overview of the scientific sources if you desire to further investigate more specifically than what is presented here, you'll also get a short but concise introduction to the mythological world created in a pre-Christian time.

La conocida leyenda del flautista que encantó las ratas de Hamelin ha sido contada por años como un cuento alegre con un final feliz, pero como suele suceder con estos cuentos de hadas, los originales pueden ser muy diferentes a las versiones más contadas. La ciudad de Hamelin siempre tuvo ratas,¡ y muchas! Nunca fueron un problema, ya que los gatos las mantenían controladas.

Las historias de la mitología nórdica perduran en nuestra cultura actual. El anillo del nibelungo conserva una versión de una de las grandes historias nórdicas viva en la mente de los amantes de la música. Los lectores de la fantasía moderna encontrarán también numerosas similitudes con los cuentos nórdicos. Algo en estas antiguas y desconcertantes historias aún tiene el poder de conmovernos, inquietarnos e inspirar nuevos planes de creación.

Sigrid and Diana Voyage through Darkness City and engage in adventure

Three Volumes of the Clovel Sword Saga The early adventures about Urith of Esterblud focus on his unsettled past as a mercenary fighter and treasure seeker. Set in the time before the Clovel Sword Chronicles, where the turmoil of dark overlords brings a warrior who seeks vengeance at the tip of a spear or the edge of a sword. Volume 1 begins with the loss and heartbreak that shapes Urith’s future. Recently scarred in battle, Urith tries to adjust to the death of his father when his world collapses in disaster and heartbreak. Volume 2 finds Urith working on releasing the spirits of his ...

Neste livro, Claudio Blanc faz uma seleção única de sagas e mitos nórdicos, os quais vão levar o leitor para a viagem fascinante ao mundo de divindades como Odin, Thor, Loki e outros personagens incríveis da mitologia escandinava.

Welcome to the apocalypse, Norse style! In 2147, an insurgency prepares to strike at an occupying force that has warehoused most humans in orbital habitats. Across the post-American West of 2041, rival groups battle for control of a massive nuclear arsenal. On July 20, 1944, a group of German rebels are about to attempt the assassination of Hitler and launch a coup against the evil Nazi regime. A group hike in Iceland isn't supposed to make these three events intersect, much less end in the death of all Worlds. But that's exactly what six friends trigger when they accidentally breach the ...