Odin Ragnarok And Revelation Odin S Role In Norse Apocalypse

Author : Annette Lassen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781000469899

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Odin’s Ways by Annette Lassen Pdf

This book is about the Old Norse god Odin. It includes references to all occurrences of Odin in the Old Norse/Icelandic texts, including Saxo’s Gesta Danorum, the eddic poems, Snorri’s Edda, and Ynglinga saga and analyses the high medieval reception and literary representations of Odin rather than the religious character of the god. This is the only existing study of Odin in all the Old Norse/Icelandic texts and applies a contextual method: the different guises of Odin are studied on the basis of the various textual contexts and on their background in the literary and Christian intellectual milieu of the time. Contrary to existing studies, this method is non-reductive in that it does not aim at providing a synthesis about Odin’s original nature on the basis of the differing textual uses of Odin in the Middle Ages. The book argues that the perceived complexity of Odin, often highlighted in research, is first and foremost a function of the complex textual material spanning a wide variety of genres each with its particular literary conventions and of the reception of Odin in early modern and modern mythological studies.

Author : Robert Blumetti
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780359918430

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The Norse Gods and Their Myths by Robert Blumetti Pdf

Erulian Robert Blumetti explores the nature of the Norse Gods and retells their myths in a contemporary rendition.

Author : Reginald Wiebe,Dorothy Woodman
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781772127171

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The Cancer Plot by Reginald Wiebe,Dorothy Woodman Pdf

In The Cancer Plot, Reginald Wiebe and Dorothy Woodman examine the striking presence of cancer in Marvel comics. Engaging comics studies, medical humanities, and graphic medicine, they explore this disease in four case studies: Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and Deadpool. Cancer, the authors argue, troubles the binaries of good and evil because it is the ultimate nemesis within a genre replete with magic, mutants, and multiverses. They draw from gender theory, disability studies, and cultural theory to demonstrate how cancer in comics enables an examination of power and responsibility, key terms in Marvel’s superhero universe. As the only full-length study on cancer in the Marvel universe, The Cancer Plot is an appealing and original work that will be of interest to scholars across the humanities, particularly those working in the health humanities, cultural theory, and literature, as well as avid comics readers.

Author : Heather O'Donoghue
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-04-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857712752

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From Asgard to Valhalla by Heather O'Donoghue Pdf

Whether they focus on Thor's powerful hammer, the mysterious valkyries, the palatial home of the gods - Asgard - or ravenous wolves and fierce elemental giants, the Norse myths are packed with vivid incident. But at the centre of their cosmos stands a gnarled old ash tree from which all distances and times are measured. When the old tree creaks, Ragnarok - the end of the world and of the gods themselves - is at hand. It is from this tree that Odin, father of the gods, hanged himself in search of the wisdom of the dead: a disturbing image of divine sacrifice far removed from the feasting and fighting of his otherworld home, Valhalla. This is the first book to show how the Norse myths have resonated from era to era: from Viking-age stories of ice and fire to the epic poetry of Beowulf; and from Wagner's "Ring" to Marvel Comics' "Mighty Thor". Heather O'Donoghue considers the wider contexts of Norse mythology, including its origins, medieval expression and reception in post-medieval societies right up to the present. "From Asgard to Valhalla" is a book that will intrigue and delight anyone with an interest in how the Norse myths have so profoundly shaped the western cultural heritage.

Author : Simon Hawthorne
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1514250160

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Vikings by Simon Hawthorne Pdf

2nd Edition Free BONUS right after the conclusion Mythology is interesting as well as complicated. It becomes even more intricate when the narrators and their opinions are many and do not seem to converge at some point. This is however, one side of the picture. Mythology can be worth considering if one follows it with concentration and an evaluative approach. This book unveils all those significant features of Viking mythology, which can be interesting as well as elaborative for your knowledge about the Vikings and their ancient tales. The major theme of the book is to break all those incorrect views, which have traveled across the various areas of Viking mythology. Viking mythology is also a worth viewing and evaluative area of mythology, which unveils multi-layered aspects of Norsemen civilization. The Viking era cherishes a long history that is why a number of historical records have been distorted or altered. However, on the basis of the most authentic and reliable information and historical text available, I have compiled this book, to make it a comprehensive, yet elaborative source of knowledge about Viking mythology and related characters. Viking mythology deals with a number of different aspects of Norsemen civilization and their beliefs and rituals. This book will uncover all those distinctive tales and mythological narration, which are helpful in understanding the Vikings. The manuscript of the book has been written and formulated on the basis of the most authentic and consistent information and historical text available. Although it was impossible to cover all the aspects, yet you will find this book elaborative enough for covering the major aspects of Viking mythology and the related characters. The book has been divided in different subsections, with the groundwork of the discussion of the emergence of Viking era. The purpose is to take the readers on board and make them feel familiar to this domain of mythology. The overlapping context of Viking and Norsemen mythology has also been discussed, to dissolve up the bewilderment about these two. The Viking mythology deals with two types of characters, giants and Gods. So in the book I have tried to provide a brief account of the most prominent Gods and Goddesses, along with different other characters of giants, who are frequently mentioned in the Viking literature of mythology.

Author : Harald Hveberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Mythology, Norse
ISBN : IND:30000093027864

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Of Gods and Giants by Harald Hveberg Pdf

Author : Bernie L. Calaway
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781300056423

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Prophecy A-Z: The Complete Eschatological Dictionary by Bernie L. Calaway Pdf

Ever tried on a God helmet? Are there still prophets running around? Will the world end before Christmas next year? Surely you've pondered such issues far into the lonely night? Still, there are moments when we wonder about that stuff. But where is the solid and basic information to push us along? Fear not. Prophecy A-Z is here to help you out. As the subtitle pledges: the book is complete, eschatological, and a dictionary of prophecy. A letter-by-letter dictionary of prophetic terms - from Aaron to Zwingli - Sixty essays covering the most complex end times concepts - Healthy doses of history, philosophy, and apocalyptic shop talk It's handy; it's thorough; it's essential for every interested lay reader, Bible scholars, and clergy professionals.

Author : Lotte Hedeager
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136817250

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Iron Age Myth and Materiality by Lotte Hedeager Pdf

Iron Age Myth and Materiality: an Archaeology of Scandinavia AD 400-1000 considers the relationship between myth and materiality in Scandinavia from the beginning of the post-Roman era and the European Migrations up until the coming of Christianity. It pursues an interdisciplinary interpretation of text and material culture and examines how the documentation of an oral past relates to its material embodiment. While the material evidence is from the Iron Age, most Old Norse texts were written down in the thirteenth century or even later. With a time lag of 300 to 900 years from the archaeological evidence, the textual material has until recently been ruled out as a usable source for any study of the pagan past. However, Hedeager argues that this is true regarding any study of a society’s short-term history, but it should not be the crucial requirement for defining the sources relevant for studying long-term structures of the longue durée, or their potential contributions to a theoretical understanding of cultural changes and transformation. In Iron Age Scandinavia we are dealing with persistent and slow-changing structures of worldviews and ideologies over a wavelength of nearly a millennium. Furthermore, iconography can often date the arrival of new mythical themes anchoring written narratives in a much older archaeological context. Old Norse myths are explored with particular attention to one of the central mythical narratives of the Old Norse canon, the mythic cycle of Odin, king of the Norse pantheon. In addition, contemporaneous historical sources from late Antiquity and the early European Middle Age - the narratives of Jordanes, Gregory of Tours, and Paul the Deacon in particular - will be explored. No other study provides such a broad ranging and authoritative study of the relationship of myth to the archaeology of Scandinavia.

Author : Erin Lale
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781633411753

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Asatru by Erin Lale Pdf

An introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals and deities of this popular Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions. Asatru is a modern Pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of those who lived in pre-Christian times in what is now Iceland, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. It is also one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and Europe. A clear and accessible introduction to this heathen religion, this book covers all the basics and answers the essential questions about Asatru. Key topics include: A brief exploration of Asatru’s mythology The role of Asatru’s gods and goddesses, rituals, magical practices of divination, spells, and berserkgangr (a form of trance magic) The moral virtues of Asatru: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastness A look at various interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the “hijacking” of its symbolism over the last two centuries Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.

Author : Diana L. Paxson
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780806541136

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Essential Asatru by Diana L. Paxson Pdf

In Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies an ancient, rich, and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers. A Journey to Fulfillment and Renewal Filled with clear, concise instructions on living Asatru every day, this truly accessible guide takes you on a journey from Asatru’s origins in Scandinavian and German paganism to its recognition as an official religion in the 1970s and its widespread acceptance today. Essential Asatru also includes: · A complete history of Asatru gods and goddesses, including Odin, Thor, and Ostara · The life values, such as honor, truth, fidelity, and hospitality, that shape Asatru’s tenets · Indispensable information on rituals, rune casting, ethics, and divination Essential Asatru is an elegant and splendid introduction to a centuries-old religion that continues to enrich and fascinate its followers today. Praise for Essential Asatru “This mainstreamed book on Asatru offers a thorough grounding in both history and the present and shows how those values—the true heart of any religion—are expressed in the lives of its faithful. This book is recommended for personal education, library shelves, and world religion classes.” —Facing North “A solid and thorough yet concise introduction to the religion, its history, the gods and goddesses, and the basics of modern practice.” —Idunna

Author : Patricia M. Lafayllve
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738733968

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A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru by Patricia M. Lafayllve Pdf

Asatru Then and Now From its pre-Christian beginnings to its contemporary practitioners, Heathenry has long fascinated people from every corner of the world. Written from the unique perspective of a Heathen gythja, or Godwoman, A Practical Heathen's Guide to Asatru shows how to bring the beliefs and traditions of this ancient faith into your life today. In this complete guide to Asatru, you will discover: The mythology, folklore, and historical sagas of Northern European Heathens How to conduct rituals for birth, naming, entry into adulthood, weddings, divorces, funerals, and holy days Practical techniques for meditation, trance-work, prayer, and working with runes and charms Heathen perspectives on the nature of time, creation, worship, ethics, oaths, and hospitality An in-depth glossary, index, pronunciation guide, and bibliography for further study

Author : Eva Chase
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1989096212

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Falling for Gods by Eva Chase Pdf

Who would have thought I'd need to die to really come into my own? But with my growing valkyrie powers and the scorching hot Norse gods who resurrected me by my side, I've never felt more alive. If only I could take a moment to enjoy my new home in Asgard. Unfortunately, our recent triumph has enraged a power-hungry giant who wants to see me dead all over again, along with everyone and everything I care about. And then there's our newly returned leader... Odin has turned out to be as single-minded as he is single-eyed, and I can't shake the feeling that there's more to this situation than he's letting on. My four gods and I will have to depend on each other if we're going to find our way through this mess, even if opening my heart that much to anyone terrifies me. I've come this far. No way am I backing down now. I'm Aria Watson, and I'll be no one's pawn.

Author : Kelley Armstrong,Melissa Marr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-19
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 148445345X

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Odin's Ravens by Kelley Armstrong,Melissa Marr Pdf

When Ragnarok--the apocalypse--threatens, the human descendants of the gods band together to fight monsters, and Matt Thorsen and his friends must journey to the underworld to save a descendant.

Author : Daniel McCoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533393036

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The Viking Spirit by Daniel McCoy Pdf

The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you'd expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the enduringly popular website Norse Mythology for Smart People (Norse-Mythology.org), it's written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining style that's easy to understand and a pleasure to read. It includes gripping retellings of no less than 34 epic Norse myths - more than any other book in the field - while also providing an equally comprehensive overview of the fascinating Viking religion of which Norse mythology was a part. You'll learn about the Vikings' gods and goddesses, their concept of fate, their views on the afterlife, their moral code, how they thought the universe was structured, how they practiced their religion, the role that magic played in their lives, and much more. With its inclusion of the latest groundbreaking research in the field, The Viking Spirit is the ultimate introduction to the timeless splendor of Norse mythology and religion for the 21st Century.

Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781497694224

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The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson Pdf

This acclaimed fantasy classic of men, elves, and gods is at once breathtakingly exciting and heartbreakingly tragic. Published the same year as The Fellowship of the Ring, Poul Anderson’s novel The Broken Sword draws on similar Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon sources. In his greed for land and power, Orm the Strong slays the family of a Saxon witch—and for his sins, the Northman must pay with his newborn son. Stolen by elves and replaced by a changeling, Skafloc is raised to manhood unaware of his true heritage and treasured for his ability to handle the iron that the elven dare not touch. Meanwhile, the being who supplanted him as Orm’s son grows up angry and embittered by the humanity he has been denied. A pawn in a witch’s vengeance, the creature Valgard will never know love, and consumed by rage, he will commit a murderous act of unspeakable vileness. It is their destiny to finally meet on the field of battle—the man-elf and his dark twin, the monster—when the long-simmering war between elves and trolls finally erupts with a devastating fury. And only the mighty sword Tyrfing, broken by Thor and presented to Skafloc in infancy, can turn the tide in a terrible clashing of faerie folk that will ultimately determine the fate of the old gods. Along with such notables as Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury, multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner Poul Anderson is considered one of the masters of speculative fiction. This edition contains the author’s original text.