Norse Mythology: Viking History, Myths, and Divine Beings

Historical and mythological anecdotes are given in this fascinating compilation of stories and facts. Some of the things you will read about or listen to, concern the following: - The meaning of the word Viking.- How Vikings in Norway were...

Few are those that have not heard of the fearsome Vikings and their daring exploits. These Northern seafarers, the scourge of the Middle Ages, left their mark on the world’s history in a grand fashion. Courageous, defiant, and driven by the de...

Did you know that Loki is the father of the monstrous creatures that are prophesied to kill the gods of Asgard?When Heimdall blows his horn to signal the beginning of Ragnarok, the gods of Asgard are left with no choice but to face the forces of cha...

Did you know that one of Europe’s greatest queens, the incredible Margaret I, united Denmark, Sweden, and Norway in the Kalmar Union in the mid-1300s? For centuries, Denmark “punched above its weight” and was a major player on the ...

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Goths, then pay attention...When J. R. R. Tolkien was writing his best-known work, The Lord of the Rings, between 1937 and 1949, he drew inspiration from various sources, with the largest well o...

Finland is a Nordic country today bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its population of 5.5 million are mainly concentrated towards the southern end of the country, notably in its capital Helsinki. Yet, Finland’s geography played a major par...

How did the ancient Vikings live? What was their society like? This and many other questions about history and mythology will be answered in this brief guide. For example, an entire chapter is devoted to women’s roles in Viking socie...

This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these:  Book 1: Scandinavians of the ancient world had many gods and goddesses they worshiped. Are you curious about which ones they revered so much?&...

Did you know that Viking-age Swedes were the founding dynasty of what eventually became Russia?In contrast to their Danish and Norwegian cousins, Swedish Vikings traveled east rather than west in search of riches, land, and power. The extensive rive...