{"product_id":"the-norse-myths-that-shape-the-way","title":"The Norse Myths That Shape the Way...","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carolyne Larrington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Norse Myths That Shape the Way...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023-05-23\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact up to the present day.\u003cbr\u003eThis brilliantly original and accessible guide explores how Valhalla and its Valkyries have inspired our cultural landscape, from Wagner to the Marvel Universe. Carolyne Larrington's elegantly written retellings capture the beauty of the original myths, while also delving deeper into the history of their meanings, offering the reader an intelligent and up-to-date take on these powerful stories.\u003cbr\u003eA ruggedly handsome blond man swings his huge hammer. Gaunt-faced figures with icicle crowns and frost-rimmed cheekbones march from the north through an endless winter. These strange supernatural figures might sound familiar-and also like creatures of myth and legend. Yet they haven't stepped straight off the vellum of ancient manuscripts. Rather, these compelling characters are contemporary reimaginings of mythic figures from Old Norse mythology. All speak to our contemporary hopes and fears, bridging the gap between a vanished medieval past and a vibrant, living present. Larrington guides us on an enchanting journey through centuries of heroism, cruelty, and magic, while also exploring how these stories speak to the enduring human condition. This book is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Norse mythology and its cultural resonances through the centuries. 99 illustrations \/ 14 in color\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEAN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500252345\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height: 9.6 Inches, Length: 6.5 Inches, Weight: 1.4991433816 Pounds, Width: 1.4 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyne Larrington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51864375394611,"sku":"9780500252345","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/3636\/7411\/files\/2344313482366.jpg?v=1754225445","url":"https:\/\/bookabaloo.com\/products\/the-norse-myths-that-shape-the-way","provider":"Bookabaloo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}