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  • Norse Mythology

  • Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes and Viking Beliefs
  • By: Neil Matt Hamilton
  • Narrated by: Robin Nixon
  • Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)

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Norse Mythology

By: Neil Matt Hamilton
Narrated by: Robin Nixon
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Norse myths have long fascinated millions around the world. Tales of Norse Gods like Thor and Loki have sustained the imaginations of adult and young people alike, even into modern times. Indeed, figures of Norse legend have permeated into mainstream culture in the form of popular characters from television and film. One God, in particular, has even given his name to a day of the week. In Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs, you will be exposed to the original tales of the Gods; the tales that modern depictions are ultimately inspired by.

Norse myth has become a part of us in ways that we do not fully appreciate. Indeed, the Norse God Thor has come to embody the ideal of strength and masculinity. The trickster God Loki, on the other hand, has come to represent some of the more sinister and unpredictable elements of man. In fact, the Norse used their Gods to embody those aspects of Man’s own nature that were often at war. In Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs, you will learn about all the Gods by listening about the tales that formed the basis of the myths about them.

Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs explores the Norse Gods and the Viking belief system through the tales told by people living at the time. They told tales about the formation of the universe, about how the universe was divided, and how the Gods and giants made war with one another. Because the Viking belief system was reflected in these tales about their Gods and historical figures, learning about the Gods and heroes in this way allows the listener to understand who the Vikings were and why they were.

The world of Norse myth was very different from our own. The people at the heart of Norse civilization - living in modern-day Scandinavia, Northern Germany, as well as other areas of Norse settlement like Iceland and the British Isles - these people were part of a culture so far removed from how we think and perceive today as to be almost unrecognizable. But that does not mean that you must struggle to understand Norse legends and the Vikings who believed in them.

In Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs, you will learn everything there is to learn about Norse mythology. You will learn the different groups of living things that existed in the universe, how the universe was divided into nine worlds, who the major Gods and Goddesses were, who some of the important heroes were, and how the speakers of Old Norse recorded the feats of gods and men in books called sagas. These sagas told the tales of the great figures of Norse legend. In Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs, you will learn some of these tales including:

  • The Tale of Odin’s Eye and Mimir’s Head
  • The Unusual Wedding of Freyja
  • Loki and His Strange Children
  • The Death of Baldr
  • The Kidnapping of Idun
  • The Birth of Sigurd
  • And Ragnarok: the Twilight of the Gods

Get this audiobook now to learn more than you ever dreamed about Norse Gods and Goddesses and Viking beliefs.

©2019 Neil Matt Hamilton (P)2019 Neil Matt Hamilton
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Would definitely recommend to all beginners

This audio book has been in my wish list for ages and was well worth the wait. Great stories, written perfectly, but I wouldn’t expect anything different from Neil Matt Hamilton

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I like this book so much and advice it to all

I like this book so much and advice it to all. It was an excellent listen overall. I was so obsessed with Norse Mythology. I would highly recommended this book everyone.

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This audiobook gives a clear understanding

This was fantastic, told like a real story, left on the end of time ready for the beginning of an entirely new existence! highly entertaining, Neil Matt Hamilton performs this beautifully with incredible expression and love for the tales he's telling. highly recommend!

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This audible is detailed and well explained

This audible is detailed and well explained. This book took me on a journey through Norse myth. It feels like everything was happening in front of my eyes. Well spoken by Neil Matt Hamilton.

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This audible is an awesome on Norse Mythology

The book does a great job in explaining the major parts of Norse mythology. Various related write ups have been presented in the book giving you all the information you need. This audible is an awesome on Norse Mythology.

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There are so many things in this audiobook

A very accessible and enjoyable telling of some classic stories, with the added bonus that Neil Matt Hamilton performs the listening of his work with a similar expertise and character to how he listens it.

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This audible was both educational and entertaining

Easy to understand and retain. I'm happy with my purchase in my quest of knowing more about Norse mythology, and the illustrations are beyond beautiful! This audible was both educational and entertaining.

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I am very glad that i found this audible

I am very glad that i found this audible. Great listen with lots of dates, locations and historical information that isn't normally included with norse mythology. It was very concise and interesting, a nice step for someone who wants to learn about the subject.

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This is a wonderful and highly practical audiobook

Excellently told. I loved every minute of it. I've been telling the stories to my friends and they've enjoyed them as well Neil Matt Hamilton delivers the story perfectly. highly recommend

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This is a step by step guide.

Very informative useful information. Easy to listen and understand. The author did a great job with keeping the listener interested the whole time.I recommended this audiobook.

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