A collection of myths about Thor, Balder, King Gylfi and other Nordic gods and heroes.

More than 400 alphabetically listed entries identify and explain the characters, events, and important places of Norse mythology.

Ragnarok was the end of worlds. Asgard fell, centuries ago, and the old gods were defeated. Some are dead, while others have been consigned to eternal torment in the netherworld--among them, the legendary trickster, Loki. A god who betrayed every side and still lost everything, who has lain forgotten as time passed and as the world of humans moved on to new beliefs, new idols, and new deities. But now, mankind dreams of the Norse Gods once again,...

"After discovering that she is a shield maiden who can repel any attack, a fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath to protect Skaland"--

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he is tracked down by a man he's never met -- a man his mother claimed was dangerous. The man tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls,...

"Adapting translations of original Old Norse sources, including the Prose Edda, Poetic Edda, and various medieval sagas, coauthors Martyn Whittock and Hannah Whittock ... compile an engaging collection of stories featuring Norse gods Odin, Thor, Loki, and other legendary figures. This volume is divided into two parts -- the first centers on the mythology of the gods, the second focuses on tales of heroes and royal lineages. A brief introduction explores...

Discover exciting new insights as historian Neil Oliver digs for clues. Travel to archaeological sites in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, where Norsemen launch expeditions and raids. Watch in amazement as the warriors settle Britain, Iceland and Greenland and transform themselves from illiterate pagans into Christian farmers, statesmen and kings; all in less than 200 years.

Sam travels through a stonefire to the magical realm of Orkney to find his friends, who have been taken prisoner, but when he arrives, he is forced to choose between saving them and stopping a poisonous red sun from destroying the land.