Odin and Thor: The Origins, History and Religious Evolution of the Norse Gods
Despite my expectation, a solid look on the subject. A somewhat academic approach at the background and evolution of the Norse mythology. The narration is clear albeit messy at times.
Odin and Thor: The Origins, History ,and Religious Evolution of the Norse Gods by Jesse Harasta
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Publisher's Summary "In swelling rage then rose up Thor, - Seldom he sits when he such things hears, - And the oaths were broken, the words and bonds, The mighty pledges between them made. More from the same Author: A wanderer who appears when least expected, bringing triumph or doom. The god of prophecy, poetry and fate.
The god Odin cuts a dramatic figure in Norse mythology and is still a part of the popular imagination. He is the inspiration for figures like J. Alongside his son Thor, Odin is one of the best known Norse gods, and it's often easy to forget that he was once at the heart of a pantheon devoutly worshiped by millions of Europeans.
Odin has numerous names and titles over by one account , but his best known title is "The All-Father," the co-creator of Earth "Midgard" , humanity and all of the creatures that inhabitant this world.
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He is also, importantly, the god of prophecy, ecstasy, and poetry, all roles that were closely connected in the Norse world. Despite the virtual disappearance of the indigenous Norse religion and mythology several centuries ago, modern society still regularly encounters the storm god Thor, who continues to be brought back to life in the form of literature and was recently the protagonist in a big-budget Hollywood movie.
All of this has been buffeted by literature, such as the stories about Thor found in the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda, and the connection societies have had with Thor for hundreds of years, even up until today. Thor's popularity has historically been rivaled only by his father Odin. A one-eyed old man, with a gray cloak and a wide-brimmed hat leaning on a staff.
Publisher's Summary
A wanderer who appears when least expected, bringing triumph or doom. The god of prophecy, poetry and fate.
The god Odin cuts a dramatic figure in Norse mythology and is still a part of the popular imagination. He is the inspiration for figures like J. Odin has numerous names and titles over by one account , but his best known title is "The All-Father," the co-creator of Earth "Midgard" , humanity and all of the creatures that inhabitant this world. He is also, importantly, the god of prophecy, ecstasy, and poetry, all roles that were closely connected in the Norse world.
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Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about both gods like you never have before. Kindle Edition , 83 pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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