Name: Thor
ISBN: 9781782000754

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Why This Clicks

Thunder and Afterlives

Thor’s myths, historical context, and shifting reputation make a compact route into Norse mythology.

Come here for

Thor’s battles, thunder, and fated clash with the Midgard Serpent
Myths set alongside their place in Norse tradition

Expect

How Romans and Nazis viewed Thor
A look at Thor’s enduring heroic image

Book Details

Authors: Graeme Davis
Publisher: Osprey
Published: September 17, 2013
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Norse Myths · Greek & Roman Myths
Reading lane: Norse Myths

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Publisher Categories

Fairy Tales & Myths
Legends, Myths, Fables / General
Norse Myths

About This Book

In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greate...

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In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greater Norse mythology. It also covers the history of Thor as a legendary figure, how he was viewed by different cultures from the Romans to the Nazis, and how he endures today as a popular heroic figure.