Norse Vikings

Dо thеѕе names - Loki, Thor, Odin, аnd Freya - sound familiar tо you? Bеfоrе thе birth оf Christianity in thе Middle Ages, thе оnсе-glorified Vikings аnd Germanic people hаd thеir wау оf life. Thiѕ religion, culture, оr tradition nеvеr hаd аn асtuаl name, but it wаѕ muсh respected, complicated, аnd highly sophisticated.

It's not easy being the WORST at everything! Hack and Whack are the very worst Vikings in the village—until a fierce and stinky berserker moves in next door! Will the brand-new school help the twins outwit this villain and his vicious dog, Muddy Butt? And will Twisty Pants, Dirty Ulf and Elsa Gold-Hair help vanquish this foul fiend?

Las nubes en frente de él comenzaron a oscurecerse, sus ventosas inscripciones deletreando un mensaje de bienvenida – o tal vez una advertencia- mientras la promesa de tierra firme se volvió evidente. Eydis. Como guerrero vikingo experimentado, Sterlig Kyvanson siempre encontró la manera de obtener lo que deseaba -hasta que deseo a Arja Freidottir. Después de que a Sterlig le es negado el derecho de casarse con Arja, el está determinado a hacer todo lo que esté en su poder para reclamarla como suya- inclusive si eso significa matar al dragón que guarda la maldecida isla de Eydis. ...

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 ...

For years, an international order of criminals, originally from India, has attempted to wrest the strategically important Kingdom of Denmark from the hands of Baldur Bjornson, the greatest ruler of his age. Using their time-honored methods of blackmail, extortion, and assassination, they attempted to overthrow his kingdom. Infuriated by their failures, these killers, led by a religious fanatic and devotee of the Goddess Kali and her demon lover Namuci, incited an attack on the Roskilde, the fortress port of King Bjornson. To ensure success, they have brought a powerful mage who can ...

A hit-and-run, a disfigured boy, and time travel. What could go wrong? Walt’s friends won’t talk to him, his mom won’t look at him. Run down and left for dead, Walt Marcourt lay in a coma for weeks. When he woke up he was an outcast. Shunned at school and at home, seething with hidden anger, Walt has no hope of finding the reckless driver who’d destroyed his young life. Until one day, the buzzing from his nerve-damaged lips changes everything. Able to open portals to see the past, Walt just needs to gain control to find the truth. A dedicated loner, he’s shocked to discover the ...

Welkom in de betoverende wereld van de Noorse mythologie, een rijke schat aan goden, godinnen, verhalen, mythen en sagen die de harten en verbeelding van generaties hebben gevangen. Reis met ons mee naar het mysterieuze Scandinavië, het thuisland van de Vikingen, waar de lucht doordrenkt is met de geur van avontuur en de echo's van oude legendes nog steeds resoneren.

Part Zombie. Part Dragon. Kick-Ass Demigod. Fifteen-year-old Dash knows a bad hand when it’s dealt and survival is slim. He can spark Ragnarok as Loki’s second-in-command, or betray his family to prevent it. Either way, he's in mortal danger. As he leads a team of demigods deeper into Helheim to locate the soul of a powerful necromancer, Dash can’t help thinking he’s made the wrong decision. Despite his dark magic and other life-draining skills, Death will likely reap their souls and resurrect them as zombies in Ginnungagap. Defenders of Asgard: Shadow Walker is the first book in a ...

Not all Norse explorers are human in this collection. Jomungander, the Midgard Serpent, has his own Vinland Saga when he hunts his prey in the deep sea and ends up fighting for his life on Turtle Island against a clan of Haudenosaunee Monster Snakes. Ymirling the Jotun must defeat the mighty Shingebiss to win land for himself in Vinland. Who will be the victor in these culture clashes?

"...an incredibly impressive fantasy action film that is sure to appeal to fans of The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones." – Fresh Voices To ensure that the horrors of war would not return, the priests created a sacred order, the STORM DRAGONS, warriors prepared from childhood for one single purpose: to never be defeated and thus preserve peace. For centuries they have fulfilled their mission. But an ancient prophecy is about to take place: The IMMORTAL will be revealed, hauling the Dragon Champions through the gates of death, bringing the ultimate war and the end of the Three Nations...

The Viking Age! A brief footprint in the course of history that impacted generations hundreds of years into the future. You will dive into the depths of Scandinavia to find out what made the Vikings the most feared group of people in the European Middle Ages. Experts at warfare and navigating the high seas, the Vikings were on a mission and would not let anyone stand in their way! Brutal conquerors they were, but the Vikings were no mere savages. The Vikings had a unique culture and society that spread much influence through transcontinental trade and exploration into unknown worlds.

Viking Tales, 10 classic children's stories. Myths & Legends from the Land of Ice and Fire : The Sea Fight, Olaf's Fight With Havard, The Tooth Thrall, The Baby, Harald is King, Harald's Battle. "King Halfdan lived in Norway long ago. One morning his queen said to him: "I had a strange dream last night. I thought that I stood in the grass before my bower. I pulled a thorn from my dress. As I held it in my fingers, it grew into a tall tree. The trunk was thick and red as blood, but the lower limbs were fair and green, and the highest ones were white.

The Hotel of the Gods has a new guest! Loki, the Viking trickster god, has come to celebrate Midsummer at the hotel. Everyone is excited about the new arrival - apart from Loki's old rival, Thor. Atlas and his best friend Maui find Loki and his shape-shifting tricks hilarious at first. But when Loki's pranks go too far, Atlas knows he has to get the Viking god to leave before the Midsummer party is ruined.

Gunnar is the son of a Viking chieftain, living peacefully with his mother, father, and their people - until they are raided by Skuli and his Wolf Men, who raze his home to the ground and take his father’s life. Gunnar swears to avenge his father’s death and save his mother from Skuli - but first he must run to save himself facing murderous raiders, hand to hand battles, mythical flying wolves, and a relentless sea journey to the Land of Fire and Ice... Unknown to Gunnar, his life has been foretold, and he finds he has a destiny greater than his own story.

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. Listen to tales 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 majesty of the original tales.

We all have a typical image of Vikings, from the horns on their helmets to the beards and the clothes they wear. Their ships have a certain charm, and their reputation is that they were brutal, raw, and believed in multiple gods. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore some of the details about the Viking history. What did they do? How did they treat their women? Where did they go to conquer other nations? These are some of the questions we will answer.

Join Tom on an incredible treasure hunt through time and battle history's mightiest warriors. The third book in a new time-travelling series - perfect for fans of Beast Quest. When 10-year-old Tom accidentally smashes a statue in a museum he releases Isis, a young Egyptian mummy who has been imprisoned for thousands of years. To break an ancient curse, the duo must travel back in time to find six hidden amulets - battling Gladiators, Knights, Greeks, Vikings, Pirates, and Egyptian Warriors!

In "The Sword of the Viking King", young Ethelbert must fight to protect his country, but it will take cunning and mystery to defeat the Vikings. "The Hand of the Viking Warrior" finds the conquering Vikings settling in North America. But can they befriend the fierce, warlike natives? In "The Eye of the Viking God", Fleece the slave girl works hard looking after the sheep and serving the Vikings. But when they bury their warrior chief, Fleece is faced with the most difficult job of her life.