SCANDINAVIA. A GUIDE TO GODS, RULERS AND GIANTS

Embark on a fascinating journey through Norse mythology with a guide that uncovers the secrets of gods, rulers and giants. Discover a world full of exciting duels, unexpected alliances and ruthless revenge. Find out if Scandinavian goddesses skied, how many legs the horse of the legendary Odin had, and what creature is the prototype for Tolkien's Smaug.

• Exciting stories of gods, giants and Vikings
• Engravings, drawings and fragments of old prints translated from Old Norse
• From the myth of the creation of the world to the prophecy of its end on the day of Ragnarök
• Gloomy chambers of the kingdom of Hel and dazzling heights of Asgard
• Traces of ancient beliefs preserved in medieval artifacts and modern scripts of popular series

Poznańskie Publishing House invites you to read a guide that takes the reader into the world of Scandinavian myths. The esteemed researcher of Norse mythology, Carolyne Larrington, accompanied by Loki, Thor, Freya and other well-known Scandinavian heroes, leads through a world full of exciting duels, unexpected alliances and ruthless revenge. She discusses traces of ancient beliefs preserved both in medieval artifacts and in modern scripts of popular series.

This guide is not only a collection of myths, but also an analysis of their impact on culture and art. The author discusses traces of ancient beliefs preserved both in medieval artifacts and in modern scripts of popular series. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how Norse mythology has influenced our present.

This book is an ideal proposition for all lovers of mythology, history and Scandinavian culture. Thanks to it, you can better understand the world of gods, rulers and giants, as well as their impact on our present. This guide is not only a reading, but also a journey in time and space that allows you to discover the fascinating world of Scandinavian myths.

Edition: Pages: 340, Format: 146x201 mm. Year of publication: 2025, binding: paperback. Publisher: Poznańskie. Number of pages: 340. Binding: paperback. Format: 146x201 mm.