The Book of Viking Myths, Peter Archer
The Book of Viking Myths, Peter Archer
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The Book of Viking Myths
From the Voyages of Leif Erikson to the Deeds of Odin, the Storied History and Folklore of the Vikings

Author: Peter Archer

Narrator: Ulf Bjorklund

Unabridged: 4 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/26/2024


Synopsis

This fascinating new book reveals the origins of the Vikings—from Thor and Leif Erikson to Loki and the Valkyries—and the tales that have influenced our own lives.

For thousands of years, Vikings have held a storied place in our culture—their distinct appearance, their mighty longships, their reputation for causing death and destruction. But who were these strange and mysterious folk?

The Book of Viking Myths retells the stories of the Viking people, with myths of their gods and goddesses, monsters, and great heroes. From tales of the beautiful and powerful Freyja, to the gold-toothed Heimdallr, to the wolf Fenrir, Peter Archer explores all the figures and tales that make up Norse mythology.

Along with these legends of seafaring, dwarves, giants, and the exploits of Thor, you will also discover the influences that Viking culture has had on our own lives. It’s a true exploration of Nordic culture—and a glimpse into the history and lore of these fabled Nordic warriors.

About Peter Archer

Peter Archer is the official Court Correspondent at Buckingham Palace—a role only ever granted to one individual at any time.


Reviews

Goodreads review by G. on March 18, 2020

Excellent. Really enjoyable, well written, engaging and a very pretty book too, in terms of lay out. Highly recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 03, 2017

Great summary of Viking/Norse history, and a good overview of their mythology. Not too long, easy to read, and packed with great snippet facts.......more

Goodreads review by ☮ morgan ☮ on November 04, 2022

This feels like the Spark Notes version of Viking myths. Would definitely be a good resource for someone starting to learn about these myths.......more

Goodreads review by Mitchell on January 18, 2024

If you have any interest in Norse Mythology this is the book to start with. It gives a good run down of myths and stories without to deep of detail.......more

Goodreads review by Lexi on February 17, 2019

This is a great book for anyone curious about Viking history, culture, and mythology. It packs a lot of information into quick, simple, easily digestible read. It's just shy of 200 pages, and is organized neatly: it begins with a look at Viking history, sharing anecdotes about Lief Erikson, Cnut the......more