Cassell Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend

Cassell Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend
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Publisher : Burns & Oates
Total Pages : 223
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ISBN-10 : 0304351342
ISBN-13 : 9780304351343
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Cassell Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend by : Andy Orchard

Download or read book Cassell Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend written by Andy Orchard and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1999-03-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an A-Z guide to the mythology of the Vikings, with over 400 articles covering myths, gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, elves and other supernatural creatures. It aims to provide an insight into a folklore tradition which has inspired talents as diverse as Wagner and Tolkien. A general historical introduction provides an overall perspective, and background material on the archaeology and social framework of the Norse world is provided.


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