Publication
London : Orbis, c1976
Status
Available
Description
Text and more than 120 photographs examine the history, culture, civilization, and achievements of the Vikings and analyze their mythology and poetry.
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The gods and myths of the Vikings illustrated with striking color photographs of their art and land. Odin was the god of the aristocrats; Thor was the god of the people. Frey was the god of fertility. Together they were the original Scandinavian trinity.
“The Valkyries were originally demons of
“The Valkyries were originally demons of
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carnage who in later myths became the warrior handmaidens of Odin, selecting champions for Valhöll and tending to their needs there.” -- caption on page 89 Show Less
Language
ISBN
0856139408 / 9780856139406
Original publication date
1976