Books in World Mythology Series series

Who is Kokyanwuuti? What is a shaman? Why are myths so important in our lives? Myths are a rich source of history. People use them to make sense of our world. Even before myths were written down, people told and retold the stories of the gods and goddesses of their homeland. Readers of American Indian Mythology will learn the history of myths, as well as their deeper meaning. From the Southeast tribes stories of how people got fire to the plains tribes stories of the Buffalo Woman, this book helps kids understand the myths that shape and direct people's lives. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Contents The tricking of King Gylfi The world of ice and fire The creation of the world Night and day The first humans Yggdrasill, the World Ash The Golden Age in Asgard Heimdall in Midgard The Norns Loki and his evil children War in heaven The walls of Asgard The apples of eternal life Odin prepares for the Ragnarok Sigurd the dragon-slayer The story of Trembling Hood Fenrir the wolf is bound How Thor got his hammer Thor fights the giant Krungnir Thor goes fishing Thor in the giants' stronghold Thor's holiday The stealing of Thor's hammer The death of Balder The gods' revenge The Ragnarok, doom of the gods The gods return King Gylfi is tricked again Index Symbols in the Nordic myths

Norse MythologyA mesmerizing tale revolving around the mysterious and profound Norse folklore and the beguiling lifestyle of the legendary Vikings. This book has connected all the pieces of the puzzle and presents a unique tapestry interwoven with multiple threads from the different sides of Norse mythology that contains all the answers about the legendary Vikings and their beliefs.In contrast to the common misconception about the Vikings that they were ruthless agnostics and brutes and not much more than that, the book provides valuable insight into the polytheistic religion of the Vikings and gives an in-depth knowledge about their culture – whether they did have a culture at all, and whether they were the brutes that most accounts of their existence and activities say they were?Find out the truth about the Vikings and how they are actually portrayed by the Norse folklore. Why they moved out of their country and how they conducted raids across the globe and conquered areas?This book covers everything from the Norse Gods to the sumptuous heaven perceived by the Norse mythology and religion as the place where the most honorable warriors live – the magnificent Valhalla.In Norse mythology, there is a unique approach towards all the heavenly and godly creations as well as phenomena. The dividing line in the day and night, as well as the changing shades of weather, are described. The origin of every object and every phenomenon in the world has a fanciful tale attached to it in the unique and mysterious Norse mythology that the Scandian people believed in, centuries ago. To make a long story short, this book holds in it a beguiling and thrilling tale of the beliefs of an enchanting and historic population written in a piquing manner. This Norse Mythology book provides:A detailed account of the Vikings – Origin, Culture, Religion, and Activities.An insight into the polytheistic religion and culture of the Norse people – the Deities and the folkloreA detailed account of all the Norse mythological and religious beliefs – from the conception of the world to the concept of nine alternate universesFanciful tales about all the Norse mythological creatures and deities