Norse Myths. Viking Legends about Heroes and Gods

Many people who have never thought about studying mythology may know surprisingly much about the religion of the Scandinavians, often without realizing it. One reason is the deep influence that Norse mythology has had on other cultures; the legends of the Vikings have survived and reached our days, not only in the stories of the Scandinavians themselves but also thanks to other sources. For many centuries, the Norse gods have not been widely worshiped; Scandinavians no longer raid the coasts of Europe; the Viking Age ended a thousand years ago… But the influence of this mighty culture is still felt today. The values of Norse religion, Norse myths and legends have had a huge impact on Western culture. Moreover, many features that were admired in ancient Norse society are still significant today. This richly illustrated edition is dedicated to the characteristics of the old Norse religion and mythology that were displaced by Christianity. And also to the sources...