The Viking Spirit

Author : Daniel McCoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,6 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 : Thomas Andrew DuBois
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0812217144

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Nordic Religions in the Viking Age by Thomas Andrew DuBois Pdf

Thomas DuBois unravels for the first time the history of the Nordic religions in the Viking Age. "A seminal study of Nordic religions that future scholars will not be able to avoid."—Church History

Author : Hans-Peter Hasenfratz
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781620554487

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Barbarian Rites by Hans-Peter Hasenfratz Pdf

Discover the untamed paganism of the Vikings and the Germanic tribes prior to the complete Christianization of Europe • Explores the different forms of magic practiced by these tribes, including runic magic, necromancy (death magic), soul-travel, and shape-shifting • Examines their rites of passage and initiation rituals and their most important gods, such as Odin, Loki, and Thor • Looks at barbarian magic in historical accounts, church and assembly records, and mythology as well as an eyewitness report from a 10th-century Muslim diplomat • Reveals the use and abuse of this tradition’s myths and magic by the Nazis Before the conversion of Europe to Christianity in the Middle Ages, Germanic tribes roamed the continent, plundering villages and waging battles to seek the favor of Odin, their god of war, ecstasy, and magic. Centuries later, predatory Viking raiders from Scandinavia carried on similar traditions. These wild “barbarians” had a system of social classes and familial clans with complex spiritual customs, from rites of passage for birth, death, and adulthood to black magic practices and shamanic ecstatic states, such as the infamous “berserker’s rage.” Chronicling the original pagan tradition of free and wild Europe--and the use and abuse of its myths and magic by the Nazis--Hans-Peter Hasenfratz offers a concise history of the Germanic tribes of Europe and their spiritual, magical, and occult beliefs. Looking at historical accounts, church and assembly records, mythology, and folktales from Germany, Russia, Scandinavia, and Iceland as well as an eyewitness report of Viking customs and rituals from a 10th-century Muslim diplomat, Hasenfratz explores the different forms of magic--including charms, runic magic, necromancy, love magic, soul-travel, and shamanic shape-shifting--practiced by the Teutonic tribes and examines their interactions with and eventual adaptation to Christianity. Providing in-depth information on their social class and clan structure, rites of passage, and their most important gods and goddesses, such as Odin, Loki, Thor, and Freyja, Hasenfratz reveals how it is only through understanding our magical barbarian roots that we can see the remnants of their language, culture, and dynamic spirit that have carried through to modern times.

Author : John Lindow
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780195153828

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Norse Mythology by John Lindow Pdf

Provides information on the gods, heroes, rituals, beliefs, symbols, and stories of Norse mythology.

Author : Lars Brownworth
Publisher : Crux Publishing Ltd
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781909979116

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The Sea Wolves by Lars Brownworth Pdf

In AD 793 Norse warriors struck the English isle of Lindisfarne and laid waste to it. Wave after wave of Norse ‘sea-wolves’ followed in search of plunder, land, or a glorious death in battle. Much of the British Isles fell before their swords, and the continental capitals of Paris and Aachen were sacked in turn. Turning east, they swept down the uncharted rivers of central Europe, captured Kiev and clashed with mighty Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. But there is more to the Viking story than brute force. They were makers of law - the term itself comes from an Old Norse word - and they introduced a novel form of trial by jury to England. They were also sophisticated merchants and explorers who settled Iceland, founded Dublin, and established a trading network that stretched from Baghdad to the coast of North America. In The Sea Wolves, Lars Brownworth brings to life this extraordinary Norse world of epic poets, heroes, and travellers through the stories of the great Viking figures. Among others, Leif the Lucky who discovered a new world, Ragnar Lodbrok the scourge of France, Eric Bloodaxe who ruled in York, and the crafty Harald Hardrada illuminate the saga of the Viking age - a time which “has passed away, and grown dark under the cover of night”.

Author : Christopher Abram
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847252470

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Myths of the Pagan North by Christopher Abram Pdf

An engaging account of the world of the Vikings and their gods.

Author : Judith Jesch
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9780851153605

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Women in the Viking Age by Judith Jesch Pdf

Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, Jesch discovers the true story of viking women.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1797
Category : Edda Sæmundar
ISBN : OXFORD:400068049

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Icelandic Poetry, Or The Edda of Saemund by Anonim Pdf

Author : Everest Media,
Publisher : Everest Media LLC
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-26T22:59:00Z
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781669365358

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Summary of Daniel McCoy's The Viking Spirit by Everest Media, Pdf

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The longship sways on the windy sea like a seer in a trance. After days of hard rowing, the crew is exhausted. They had set sail from the western coast of Scandinavia several days ago, bound for the eastern coast of England. #2 The Vikings landed in a deserted town, and began to search it. They found a large ornate building in the center of the city, and entered it. The building was more lavish than anything Sverrir had ever seen, and the townspeople had apparently brought all of their valuables into it. #3 The townspeople of Bebbanburg perform a strange gesture that involves touching one of their hands to four different parts of their torso and head as the Vikings begin to hew down anyone who stands in their way. The Vikings suffer heavy losses in the battle, and most distressingly for Sverrir, Hauk falls after having fought valiantly. #4 The poem was so intricate and learned that the simple warriors could not understand parts of it. The king was said to be a descendent of Odin, and his generosity was unparalleled. The raid was presented as an unmitigated, glorious victory.

Author : Rosalind Kerven
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780785835554

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Viking Myths and Sagas by Rosalind Kerven Pdf

Written in consultation with leading academics.

Author : H. Davidson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1990-12-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780141941509

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Gods and Myths of Northern Europe by H. Davidson Pdf

Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples. Provides an introduction to this subject, giving basic outlines to the sagas and stories, and helps identify the charachter traits of not only the well known but also the lesser gods of the age.

Author : Tamara Goranson
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008455705

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The Voyage of Freydis (The Vinland Viking Saga, Book 1) by Tamara Goranson Pdf

The Vinland Viking Saga: Book 1 History set her fate in stone...

Author : Else Roesdahl
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141941530

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The Vikings by Else Roesdahl Pdf

Thoroughly updated and with a new foreword 'The Viking Age is shot through with the spirit of adventure. For 300 years, from just before AD800 until well into the eleventh century, the Vikings affected almost every region accessible to their ships, and left traces that are still part of life today' Far from being just 'wild, barbaric, axe-wielding pirates', the Vikings created complex social institutions, oversaw the coming of Christianity to Scandinavia and made a major impact on European history through trade, travel and far-flung consolidation. This encyclopedic study brings together the latest research on Viking art, burial customs, class divisions, jewellery, kingship, poetry and family life. The result is a rich and compelling picture of an extraordinary civilisation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hackett Publishing
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781624666353

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The Saga of the Volsungs by Anonim Pdf

From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda (Hackett, 2015) comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members—including, among others, the dragon-slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.

Author : Arthur Herman
Publisher : Mariner Books
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9781328595904

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The Viking Heart by Arthur Herman Pdf

From a New York Times best-selling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, a sweeping epic of how the Vikings and their descendants have shaped history and America