Dictionary of Norse myth and legend
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Word Count
55,750 words, Guess
Page Count
223 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL759898M
- ISBN-100304345202
- OCLC Control Number36763217
- OCLC Control Numberdictionaryofnors0000orch
- Library of Congress Control Number97156530
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- Goodreads1375999
- LibraryThing302834
Classifications
- DDC293/.13/03
- LCCBL860 .O73 1997
Alternate Titles
- Norse myth and legend
- Cassell dictionary of Norse myth and legend
Description
This is an A-Z guide to the mythology of the Vikings, with over 400 articles covering myths, gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, elves and other supernatural creatures. It aims to provide an insight into a folklore tradition which has inspired talents as diverse as Wagner and Tolkien. A general historical introduction provides an overall perspective, and background material on the archaeology and social framework of the Norse world is provided.
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