Author: Tim Nilsen
Publisher: anonymous
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Discover the world of the most powerful god in Norse mythology! Odin, the All-Father, is one of the most complex and fascinating figures in Germanic mythology. In “Odin - Allfather, God of War and Guardian of Knowledge: The Legend of the Most Powerful God in Norse Mythology”, you will delve deep into the myths and stories that have surrounded this god for thousands of years. Learn how Odin created the world, gathered knowledge as a wise wanderer, and ruled the battlefields of Asgard as the god of war. This book offers a comprehensive account of Odin's complex personality, his role in the history of creation, his connection to poetry and rune magic, and his preparation for Ragnarök, the fateful end of the gods. With a popular science approach and a narrative style, it captures the time-honored atmosphere of the Norse sagas while imparting in-depth knowledge. Ideal for mythology enthusiasts, historians and anyone interested in learning more about Norse culture and its most powerful gods. Be captivated by the tales of Odin and discover how his legacy extends into modern literature, art and pop culture.
Odin - Allfather, God of War and Guardian of Knowledge
Author: Tim Nilsen
Publisher: anonymous
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Discover the world of the most powerful god in Norse mythology! Odin, the All-Father, is one of the most complex and fascinating figures in Germanic mythology. In “Odin - Allfather, God of War and Guardian of Knowledge: The Legend of the Most Powerful God in Norse Mythology”, you will delve deep into the myths and stories that have surrounded this god for thousands of years. Learn how Odin created the world, gathered knowledge as a wise wanderer, and ruled the battlefields of Asgard as the god of war. This book offers a comprehensive account of Odin's complex personality, his role in the history of creation, his connection to poetry and rune magic, and his preparation for Ragnarök, the fateful end of the gods. With a popular science approach and a narrative style, it captures the time-honored atmosphere of the Norse sagas while imparting in-depth knowledge. Ideal for mythology enthusiasts, historians and anyone interested in learning more about Norse culture and its most powerful gods. Be captivated by the tales of Odin and discover how his legacy extends into modern literature, art and pop culture.
Publisher: anonymous
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Discover the world of the most powerful god in Norse mythology! Odin, the All-Father, is one of the most complex and fascinating figures in Germanic mythology. In “Odin - Allfather, God of War and Guardian of Knowledge: The Legend of the Most Powerful God in Norse Mythology”, you will delve deep into the myths and stories that have surrounded this god for thousands of years. Learn how Odin created the world, gathered knowledge as a wise wanderer, and ruled the battlefields of Asgard as the god of war. This book offers a comprehensive account of Odin's complex personality, his role in the history of creation, his connection to poetry and rune magic, and his preparation for Ragnarök, the fateful end of the gods. With a popular science approach and a narrative style, it captures the time-honored atmosphere of the Norse sagas while imparting in-depth knowledge. Ideal for mythology enthusiasts, historians and anyone interested in learning more about Norse culture and its most powerful gods. Be captivated by the tales of Odin and discover how his legacy extends into modern literature, art and pop culture.
Mythology
Author: Mary Frances Budzik
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484432280
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces ancient Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Roman mythologies, including Zeus, father of the Greek gods, Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war, and death, and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484432280
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Introduces ancient Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Roman mythologies, including Zeus, father of the Greek gods, Norse Freyja, goddess of love, beauty, war, and death, and Egyptian Bastet, goddess of cats.
Taking Up the Runes
Author: Diana L. Paxson
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1578637295
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
An accessible, in-depth exploration of the runes as a living spiritual tradition. Diana Paxson has distilled her many years of experience working with the runes into this essential source book. Readers will learn the historical meaning of each individual rune and its use and meaning now, in contemporary culture. But, Paxson reveals, the real power of the runes comes from internalizing them and using their symbols as sources of wisdom and power. At the end of each chapter are rituals and spells for all levels of ability that aim to help internalize the attributions, meanings, symbolism, and use of the runes. Everything regarding runes is covered in this definitive workbook, from the history of runes and how to make your own rune sets, to how to work with them on a psychic, spiritual, and magical level.
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1578637295
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
An accessible, in-depth exploration of the runes as a living spiritual tradition. Diana Paxson has distilled her many years of experience working with the runes into this essential source book. Readers will learn the historical meaning of each individual rune and its use and meaning now, in contemporary culture. But, Paxson reveals, the real power of the runes comes from internalizing them and using their symbols as sources of wisdom and power. At the end of each chapter are rituals and spells for all levels of ability that aim to help internalize the attributions, meanings, symbolism, and use of the runes. Everything regarding runes is covered in this definitive workbook, from the history of runes and how to make your own rune sets, to how to work with them on a psychic, spiritual, and magical level.
The Call of the Valkyries
Author: T J Mayhew
Publisher: TJ Mayhew
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A god powerless against his fate. A girl determined to make her own destiny. A prophecy that binds them together... Freydis dreams of being a shieldmaiden but her parents have other ideas. When she learns of her their plan to marry her off to a local fisherman’s son, Freydis’ need to break free from her life intensifies. With Olaf the Red’s arrival, she sees her chance of escape and, with the help of her friends, begins to put her plan into motion. Leaving her home, and family, behind, Freydis embarks on the most dangerous adventure of her life. But life on the whale road is nothing like Freydis expected and she’s soon asking herself: how will she survive her first raid if she can’t even survive her first voyage? With forces beyond her control, or understanding, conspiring against her, how long will she be able to resist the call of the Valkyries? The Call of the Valkyries is the first in a historical fantasy adventure series, featuring some of the greatest Norse myths and legends. Download your copy and discover a new adventure today!
Publisher: TJ Mayhew
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
A god powerless against his fate. A girl determined to make her own destiny. A prophecy that binds them together... Freydis dreams of being a shieldmaiden but her parents have other ideas. When she learns of her their plan to marry her off to a local fisherman’s son, Freydis’ need to break free from her life intensifies. With Olaf the Red’s arrival, she sees her chance of escape and, with the help of her friends, begins to put her plan into motion. Leaving her home, and family, behind, Freydis embarks on the most dangerous adventure of her life. But life on the whale road is nothing like Freydis expected and she’s soon asking herself: how will she survive her first raid if she can’t even survive her first voyage? With forces beyond her control, or understanding, conspiring against her, how long will she be able to resist the call of the Valkyries? The Call of the Valkyries is the first in a historical fantasy adventure series, featuring some of the greatest Norse myths and legends. Download your copy and discover a new adventure today!
The Rising Storm
Author: T J Mayhew
Publisher: TJ Mayhew
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Escape was just the beginning… Freydis Haraldsdatter grew up with tales of Asgard and the gods that reside there. But, in the midst of battle, she finds herself standing before Odin Allfather himself and it soon becomes clear the stories she knows so well are nothing but lies. When Odin reveals a prophecy of an impending war and that he needs her and her unique powers, to help him triumph, Freydis is left with more questions than answers: what is this prophecy of which he speaks? And what powers does she have that Odin, of all people, needs? As her burgeoning powers prove difficult to control, it soon becomes clear that Odin is not the only one seeking her abilities. But, in a world ruled by gods and monsters, is there anyone she can really trust? The Rising Storm is the second book in a historical fantasy trilogy, featuring some of the greatest Norse myths and legends. Click ‘Download’ and discover a new adventure today! Official reading order of the Viking Saga trilogy: Book One: The Call of the Valkyries Book Two: The Rising Storm Book Three: Coming 2024
Publisher: TJ Mayhew
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Escape was just the beginning… Freydis Haraldsdatter grew up with tales of Asgard and the gods that reside there. But, in the midst of battle, she finds herself standing before Odin Allfather himself and it soon becomes clear the stories she knows so well are nothing but lies. When Odin reveals a prophecy of an impending war and that he needs her and her unique powers, to help him triumph, Freydis is left with more questions than answers: what is this prophecy of which he speaks? And what powers does she have that Odin, of all people, needs? As her burgeoning powers prove difficult to control, it soon becomes clear that Odin is not the only one seeking her abilities. But, in a world ruled by gods and monsters, is there anyone she can really trust? The Rising Storm is the second book in a historical fantasy trilogy, featuring some of the greatest Norse myths and legends. Click ‘Download’ and discover a new adventure today! Official reading order of the Viking Saga trilogy: Book One: The Call of the Valkyries Book Two: The Rising Storm Book Three: Coming 2024
American Gods
Author: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380789035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever he the same...
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380789035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever he the same...
Captain America
Author:
Publisher: Marvel
ISBN: 9780785157250
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The official comics prequel to the Marvel Studios summer blockbuster begins here! As Captain America, Steve Rogers is the inspiration for millions during the dark days of World War Two - but where did he get his inspiration from? How did he meet his best friend, "Bucky" Barnes? And what set him on the path to becoming the First Avenger? New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and star artists Luke Ross (CAPTAIN AMERICA) and Neil Edwards (FANTASTIC FOUR) take you on an all-new adventure to the European battlefields before the movie hits theaters! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST VENGEANCE #1-4 and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA SPOTLIGHT.
Publisher: Marvel
ISBN: 9780785157250
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The official comics prequel to the Marvel Studios summer blockbuster begins here! As Captain America, Steve Rogers is the inspiration for millions during the dark days of World War Two - but where did he get his inspiration from? How did he meet his best friend, "Bucky" Barnes? And what set him on the path to becoming the First Avenger? New York Times bestselling writer Fred Van Lente (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and star artists Luke Ross (CAPTAIN AMERICA) and Neil Edwards (FANTASTIC FOUR) take you on an all-new adventure to the European battlefields before the movie hits theaters! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA: FIRST VENGEANCE #1-4 and material from CAPTAIN AMERICA SPOTLIGHT.
The Heroes of Asgard
Author: Annie Keary
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
The Children of Odin
Author: Padraic Colum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Germanic
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki, and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Germanic
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki, and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.
God of War
Author: Matthew Stover
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345516966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Offering deeper insights into the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, this novel returns us to the dark world of ancient Greek mythology explored in the heart-pounding action of God of War I, the bestselling video game. A brutal warrior, Kratos is a slave to the gods of Olympus. Plagued by the nightmares of his past and yearning for freedom, the Ghost of Sparta would do anything to be free of his debt to the gods. He is on the verge of losing all hope when the gods give him one last task to end his servitude. He must destroy Ares, the god of war. But what chance does a mere mortal have against a god? Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, guided by the goddess Athena, and driven by his own insatiable thirst for vengeance, Kratos seeks the only relic powerful enough to slay Ares . . . a quest that will take him deep into the mysterious temple borne by the Titan Cronos! From the black depths of Hades to the war-torn city of Athens to the lost desert beyond, God of War sheds a brutal new light on the bestselling video game and on the legend of Kratos.
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0345516966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Offering deeper insights into the critically acclaimed God of War® franchise, this novel returns us to the dark world of ancient Greek mythology explored in the heart-pounding action of God of War I, the bestselling video game. A brutal warrior, Kratos is a slave to the gods of Olympus. Plagued by the nightmares of his past and yearning for freedom, the Ghost of Sparta would do anything to be free of his debt to the gods. He is on the verge of losing all hope when the gods give him one last task to end his servitude. He must destroy Ares, the god of war. But what chance does a mere mortal have against a god? Armed with the deadly chained Blades of Chaos, guided by the goddess Athena, and driven by his own insatiable thirst for vengeance, Kratos seeks the only relic powerful enough to slay Ares . . . a quest that will take him deep into the mysterious temple borne by the Titan Cronos! From the black depths of Hades to the war-torn city of Athens to the lost desert beyond, God of War sheds a brutal new light on the bestselling video game and on the legend of Kratos.