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Odin and Thor: The Origins, History and Religious Evolution of the Norse Gods
Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta
ASIN: B00DCJ93PE
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Pages: 67

*Includes pictures of important places and historic illustrations and art depicting the gods and other important Norse figures. *Explains the historical origins of the gods, the mythological tales about them, and the religious and literary evolution of them. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. *Includes a Table of Contents. “In swelling rage | then rose up Thor,--Seldom he sits | when he such things hears,--And the oaths were broken, | the words and bonds,The mighty pledges | between them made.” - Völuspá Line #26 from the Poetic EddaA hammer no mortal can lift. A flame-haired fiery storm god. A comic book alien-hero-god who defends humanity. The swastika. Even the name "Thursday" ("Thor's Day"). Despite the virtual disappearance of the indigenous Norse religion and mythology several centuries ago, modern society still regularly encounters the storm god Thor, who continues to ...
Amazon Rating:
5 stars from 15 ratings