Scandinavian myths are firmly rooted in modern culture. J. R. R. drew inspiration from their stories. Tolkien, who wrote the history of Middle-earth, Richard Wagner composed the cycle of operas "Ring of the Nibelungs" based on them, and the legendary Stan Lee immortalized their motives in superhero comics, on which so many films were shot. But all this is just fantasy on the topic. The real secrets of the Scandinavian heroes and gods are kept in the primary sources - the Elder Edda, the Younger Edda and the Völsunga Saga. The main ones are simply and fascinatingly recounted and brilliantly illustrated in this book. Why do the Scandinavians need two kingdoms of the dead - Nifelheim and Helheim? Where does the Yggdrasil tree go with its roots? To whom did God Odin give his eye? Where did Thor's famous hammer, Mjollnir, come from? How did the war of the gods start and what is Ragnarok? You can find out about all this right here! Contents: About Scandinavian myths Characters and realms Ymir and the gods Odin and the secrets of the universe Gods war Tales of Loki Loki comes to the rescue Children of Loki How Loki outsmarted the dwarves Tales of Thor Thor and the sea serpent Thor's wedding Thor and the Frost Giants Tales of the Giants Grungnir's battle with the gods Tjazzi and golden apples Lost in the Land of the Giants golden curse Redemption for Otra Sigurd - dragon slayer Brunnhilde and the ring of fire end of the world Baldr the invincible Ragnarok A new beginning Map of the Nine Realms Where did Scandinavian myths originate?
