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Journal Entry 1 by Valpuri from Wakefield, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Monday, February 20, 2006
 From back cover:
Nearly eight hundred years ago in Iceland, the ancient poems dealing with Norse mythology and tradition were collected together as The Eddas. Based partly on old tales of Scandinavian gods and partly on the sagas of the early Icelandic settlers, these books helped to preserve the values of a long-lost pagan age. Their world is one of gods and men, giants and elves, of tragedy and romance, nobility and treachery. To the Norsemen of the Middle Ages they were an inspiring reminder of a glorious past.
This volume presents an enjoyable digest of these tales, together with an invaluable glossary of a multitude of characters, from the valiant warrior Sigurd, to Hel, goddess of the underworld. Over sixty illustrations reproduced from classic paintings depict the deeds of these northern heroes. The Norsemen is a splendid introduction to the thrilling stories of Nordic myth.
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The Norsemen Myths and Legends (Myths and Legends Series)
