Neil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok. In Norse Mythology, Gaiman stays true to the myths in envisioning the major Norse pantheon: Odin, the highest of the high, wise, daring, and cunning; Thor, Odin’s son, incredibly strong yet not the wisest of gods; and Loki—son of a giant—blood brother to Odin and a trickster and unsurpassable manipulator. Gaiman fashions these primeval stories into a novelistic arc that begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds and delves into the exploits of deities, dwarfs, and giants. Through Gaiman’s deft and witty prose, these gods emerge with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to duping others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions, making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.

MYSTERIOUS LONGHOUSES in the Arctic, ancient stone beacons in Newfoundland - are they evidence of Europeans who crossed the Atlantic before A.D. 1000? Farley Mowat advances a controversial new theory about the first visitors to North America. Mowat's Westviking: The Ancient Norse in Greenland and North America (1965) was highly influential in helping to establish the belief, now commonly held, that the Norse visited North America some 500 years before Columbus. And yet "a worm of unease" plagued Mowat even then, a vague feeling that he hadn't gotten it quite right. He spent the next 30 years in search of a theory that would explain inconsistencies in the archaeological evidence (such as carbon-dated ruins not left by the Inuit, but that predated the arrival of Vikings in Newfoundland by hundreds of years). Now in The Farfarers he asserts that another Indo-European people he calls the "Alban" preceded the Norse by several centuries. Throughout The Farfarers, Mowat skillfully weaves fictional vignettes of Alban life into his thoughtful reconstruction of a forgotten history. What emerges is a bold and dramatic panorama of a harsher age: an age of death-dealing warships and scanty food supply, of long, cold journeys across the night sea into unknown lands. "A spellbinding story . . . told by a master storyteller at the top of his form." -- The Globe And Mail "The book is a fascinating glimpse of yesteryear and offers brief histories on the Celts, Saxons, Vikings, Inuits, and other peoples of the northern hemisphere. Written in vigorous, picturesque prose." -- The Edmonton Sun

Ein Wikinger und seine Eroberung ... Männer! Elende Idioten! Vor allem diese Wikinger! Prinzessin Drifa schäumt vor Wut, als sie erfährt, dass ihr Verlobter Sidroc sie nur ihres Geldes wegen heiraten will - und weil er eine Mutter für sein Kind braucht. Ihm einen Tonkrug an den Kopf zu werfen, kommt ihr da noch als milde Strafe vor. Sidroc hingegen findet ihre Reaktion völlig übertrieben - und hegt schon bald verführerische Rachepläne ... Band 10 der Wikinger-Saga von Sandra Hill. Lesen Sie auch die weiteren Liebesromane der Autorin: "Die Sehnsucht des Wikingers" und "Im Bann des Wikingers". eBooks von beHEARTBEAT - Herzklopfen garantiert.

Myths & Legends. The Vikings and their norse gods fought a constant battle with nature. Their landscape, with its stark mountains and long nights created a particularly rough mythology, with profound contrasts and unforgettable heroes: Odin, Thor and Loki are just some of the familiar characters that maintain an influence over us today through movies, TV series and comics, to great fiction and epic poetry. This fabulous new book offers all the main tales with an introduction to the characters and the land that inspired them.FLAME TREE 451: From mystery to crime, supernatural to horror and myth, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Odin has summoned his warriors for the final battle!Three years have passed since Loki unleashed Muspelheim upon the world. It's a dimension of fire and destruction that swallows everything on its way. As the forces of order and chaos clash in a battle that threatens all existence, Blake and his Valkyries prepare for the ultimate confrontation—the twilight of the gods.The fate of the Nine Worlds hangs in the balance, and the final chapter of their saga is about to unfold.

Midnight BurningSolina Mundy lives a quiet life, running the family bakery in her small North Carolina hometown. But one night, she suffers a vivid nightmare in which a wolfish beast is devouring her twin brother, who lives in Alaska. The next morning, police notify her that Mani is dead. Driven to learn the truth, Solina heads for the Land of the Midnight Sun. Once there, she begins to suspect Mani's friends know more about his death than they've let on. Skyla, an ex-Marine, is the only one willing to help her.As Solina and Skyla delve into the mystery surrounding Mani's death, Solina is stunned to learn that her own life is tied to Mani's friends, his death, and the fate of the entire world. If she can't learn to control her newfound gifts and keep her friends safe, a long-lost dominion over mortals will rise again, and everything she knows will fall into darkness.Arctic DawnAlone and exhausted after her month-long sojourn as a shooting star, Solina Mundy...

Protect the Earth before Loki burns it all!Blake returns to Asgard, brimming with newfound strength and memories of the comrades he lost. But Odin gives him a big task: stop Loki and Hrymr before they cause more trouble on Midgard. The question remains: where the hell are they? And will his Valkyrie companions enjoy life on Earth?But Loki is the Lord of Chaos, and now he has a personal vendetta against Blake and his lovers. And his only mission is to destroy.Racing against time, Blake must fight to protect the women he loves and stop Loki's rampage. Will he succeed, or will the world he knew cease to exist?Enjoy the second installment in the Warriors of Valhalla series: with lots of blood, cute Valkyries, rock n' roll and authentic Texas steak.

When Blake decided to study archaeology, he didn't expect it to cause his death. Much less that he'd be taken to Valhalla by a stunning Valkyrie.It turns out that men from the 21th century are quite the novelty in Asgard.But there's barely any time to drink and feast, as Loki has broken free from his ancient prison, and Ragnarok is about to begin!Now, Blake will have to adapt to the brutal culture he studied, build a home, and level up to survive the Twilight of the Gods.[This story was previously published on Royal Road and now will be exclusive on Amazon]

Odin has summoned his warriors for the final battle!Three years have passed since Loki unleashed Muspelheim upon the world. It's a dimension of fire and destruction that swallows everything on its way. As the forces of order and chaos clash in a battle that threatens all existence, Blake and his Valkyries prepare for the ultimate confrontation—the twilight of the gods.The fate of the Nine Worlds hangs in the balance, and the final chapter of their saga is about to unfold.

Tanis Richards and the crew of the TSS Kirby Jones have been patroling the edge of the InnerSol asteroid belt for eleven months. Her crew is tired, they're low on food and equipment, and ready to return to port for refit and repair. But before they do, a freighter is passing through their patrol space. It's named the Norse Wind and the Cune Port Authority has reason to believe the ship is carrying contraband requiring boarding and seizure. It should be a simple stop and grab, but at the end of a long patrol, things rarely go right.

This is a short story of about 5,000 wordsA night of choices... Power? Or true love? A dark-eyed warrior grabs Eira at her betrothal feast. As night unfolds, a shocking secret is revealed, and the shield maiden must decide...marry the powerful Viking, Steinar, and be the first woman to take Aland's jarl seat, or claim a second chance at love with Gunnar, the low-born Viking from her past. Two compelling men. One choice...

Who were the Norse gods the mighty Æsyr, led by Óðinn, and the mysterious Vanir? In The Norse Myths we meet this passionate and squabbling pantheon, and learn of the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from the Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Lokis army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the problematic relationship between the gods and the giants, in which enmity and trickery are punctuated by marriages and seductions; the (mis) adventures of human heroes and heroines, with their family feuds, revenges, marriages and murders; and the interaction between the gods and mortals, as Óðinn, the Allfather, betrays his human protégés in order to recruit (dead) heroes for his army.Carolyne Larrington describes the myths origins in pre-Christian Scandinavia and Iceland, and their survival in artefacts and written sources, from Old Norse...

Mortal Enemies or Fated Mates? The Reaper's name is whispered throughout Norseland–the infamous sea captain who visits the frozen kingdom with each rising tide to collect a shipful of unfortunates. No one knows where he's from or where he takes them, only that he leaves wreck and ruin in his wake. After a terrible tragedy, Brynn wakes on the Reaper's ship. Bloody, broken, and with nothing left to lose, she vows she'll avenge her family before they reach the Reaper's homeland. But the gods of old play wicked games, and when the Reaper and Brynn are stranded together, destiny weaves an epic, unforgettable love story of pain, passion, and jaw-dropping discoveries. Prepare to feel the salt on your skin and the wind in your hair in this heart-pounding, breathtaking Norse-inspired adventure and fantastical romance. If you like forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers with badass heroines, cocky viking pirates, and plot twists that...

A troll, a mortal, and a love hot enough to melt ice.Trapped in a vicious life, Breanna Devion survives only by the strength of her heart. Determined to have more than what her abusive stepfather has planned for her, she's willing to risk everything to be free.Axel Venrick is a troll who has spent centuries alone, isolated in his castle in Iceland. At the insistence of others, Axel crafts the ultimate tool to find his soul mate. He creates a beautiful ring which is bespelled, blessed by a god, and sent forth to locate Axel's other half.The ring finds Breanna just in time to prevent her stepfather's disastrous plan from taking place. But angry gods, vengeful parents, and an evil lurking in the immortal world all conspire to destroy the love of the jaded troll and his innocent mortal. Can their love free them or will the evil spreading from the bowels of the earth destroy them first?Content Warning: graphic sex, some violence

My life used to be the embodiment of a heartbreaking pop song. Then it became something only a psychopath on mushrooms could have written. Twenty year old Learyn Dustrikke’s life takes a turn for the worst when she learns that she’s descending from a long line of Scandinavian necromancers – sorcerers born with a rare type of magic that dilutes the borders of life and the afterlife. And Learyn’s own existence has become threatened by a greater power than the one capable of raising the dead from their grave. The only way out seems simple enough. Give up her mundane life and relocate from San Francisco to Norway under the protection of the ominous Nordstrom Island. What she doesn’t expect, however, is to find herself in bigger trouble than ever before. Packed with questions, armed with magic she can’t control and surrounded by a foreign world she can’t understand, Learyn is a ticking time bomb with an extremely short fuse that always explodes in the worst possible moments. Journey with Learyn to the fascinating lands of sublime fjords, radiant northern lights, ancient Norse mythology and sinister creatures in this New Adult Dark Fantasy series as our heroine learns that black magic isn’t something to mess around with.

The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.

So you've made it to Valhalla. Now what? This "who's who" guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those awkward introductions. Handy facts about other beings round out this go-to tome. You'll never see Ratatosk as a cute little rodent or confuse a dwarf with an elf ever again! **About the Author Rick Riordan, dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of four #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with more than 50 million copies sold in the US: Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes. Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood. From the Audiobook Download edition.

Survival’s in his blood Rough-souled Brandr’s ready for a new life far from Uppsala, but he can’t stop thinking of a certain flame-haired thrall named Sestra who gets under his skin. Before he leaves for good, the Viking has one final task —Protect her at all costs. Saving others is her purpose A slave since birth, Sestra's life has been filled with hardship...until she learns of a treasure hoard. With war coming, claiming the riches will save lives, but only one Viking can help her on this journey —Brandr, the fierce silver-eyed scout. Chasing more than silver and gold Brandr and Sestra have shared taunts and barbs. Now they must share trust in what becomes a desperate bid to survive. Passions flare as secrets unfold, leading one to make a daring sacrifice that changes everything on their quest To Find a Viking Treasure… "...Conkle's eloquent writing makes every scene shine." –*Publishers Weekly* "A master at piquing the reader's interest, Gina Conkle has crafted a mesmerizing story that evokes strong emotions in readers."—*4.5 star review, RomanceHistoricalLovers.com* **

A young boy must slay Fafnir, a shape-shifting ogre who has transformed himself into a dragon Fafnir lives with his family in a fortress-like house deep in the forest. His father, descended from an archdemon, shares the secrets of the dark arts with Fafnir and his two brothers. Regnir, the eldest, is a deformed dwarf who lusts after gold and relies on his cunning to get it. Hungering only for food, Oter, the middle brother, can transform himself into a bird of prey. The shape-shifting Fafnir desires to be feared, and when Odin, king of the gods, sets a trap with a treasure that tempts every giant, ogre, and dwarf in his domain, Fafnir becomes a dragon. However, he is about to confront an even fiercer rival: a mortal named Siegfried. This adventure-filled Norse myth is a powerful story of magic, curses, doom, and destruction featuring an unlikely hero whose perils are only just beginning.

So you've made it to Valhalla. Now what? This "who's who" guide to the gods, goddesses, and other important figures of Norse mythology was commissioned by Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as manager of Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the same questions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. The profiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personal reflections so you can identify the gods and avoid those awkward introductions. Handy facts about other beings round out this go-to tome. You'll never see Ratatosk as a cute little rodent or confuse a dwarf with an elf ever again! **About the Author Rick Riordan, dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of four #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with more than 50 million copies sold in the US: Percy Jackson and the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes. Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood. From the Audiobook Download edition.

To the gods, she is Bivrost, the magical way connecting Asgard to all other realms. Iris is Alfar, the only race that can open bridges between the Nine Worlds. On the morning she first meets Heimdal, Watcher of Asgard, she is smitten by his golden good looks and charmed by his quiet confidence. And then, when tragedy strikes her world, she's forced to flee with him to his. Heimdal is the Watcher of the Gods, sworn to protect Asgard from threats internal and external. Struggling with his growing feelings for Iris even as he watches her attempt to put her life together again, he takes his duty to her as seriously as his duty to his world. Loki has been an outcast from day one. As a treaty hostage of Asgard, he's known nothing but derision and sometimes outright torment from his alleged foster brothers. He can't decide whether to let Iris redeem him--or punish her for trying. Swept up in a decades-old conflict, Iris is caught between a god she might love and a friend who could be a victim or could be a villain. With her heart and possibly her very life on the line, she must learn to discern the truth from the lies. Because trusting the right person might save her--but trusting the wrong one will surely destroy her.

Scandinavians of the Viking Age explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories in Tales of Norse Mythology. Ranging from the comic to the tragic, these leghends tell of passion, love, friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty, and betrayal. Tales of Norse Mythology is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for every home library. .

Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes the timeless tales of ancient Scandinavia. This book is the third in the trilogy that includes the popular National Geographic Treasury of Greek Mythology and National Geographic Treasury of Egyptian Mythology.From the Hardcover edition.

Two Norse boys, a raft, and some unbroken rules to test. Join Ulfarr and Brandr in the new Norse settlements west of Greenland, as they do what adventurous boys do best; push boundaries. Welcome to the early years of Norse America! *** Young Ravens and Hidden Blades is a standalone short story that reads as a boys adventure tale. If you have already discovered Colin Taber’s alternate history setting, The United States of Vinland (USV), this short takes place in Markland (what we know as Labrador, around 1000 years ago), and is placed in that timeline midway between USV#1: The Landing and USV#2: Loki’s Rage. Familiarity with the broader USV series and characters is not required. This short story is approximately 30 pages long and is a standalone ebook. For paperback readers of USV, this tale will be included in the front of USV#2: Loki’s Rage as bonus material.