ePub Sagas of the Norsemen: Viking and German Myth (Myth Mankind ; Vol 5; No 20) by Loren Auerbach; Jacqueline Simpson in History

Review

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great resource to Viking history and wonderful photos!By Stephanie A. FordThe show "Vikings" will begin its third season in February 2015. I have watched every episode of every season and notice there is a huge following on social media . I was unfamiliar with their gods and their beliefs and their huge contributions to our history. I purchased this book to fill in the gaps. I understand much more of their culture now and have seen how accurately The History Channel is portraying them. Kudos to both The History Channel and to the writers of the book- very historically correct.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Timelife's Myth and Mankind seriesBy PeterTimelife has produced an excellent introduction to myths from around the world. Condensed text and numerous illustrations in every volume. Well worth the price. Highly recommended.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful rendition of Norse/Germanic Myth.By NB-A great synopsis of Viking and Nordic myth that delves into the pantheon of the Norse gods and through to the epic sagas of Iceland. A great reference as well as pure read gives short yet descriptive accounts of numerous stories and provided both cultuaral and historical evidence and information behind the myths.Does a great job as well of presenting the Myths and developing them on all aspects of the Norse mythology; presenting a trove of stories from creation to Ragnarok. This book as well presents the reader with a myriad of epics to choose that are action packed and great examples of heroic tales. Along with great descriptive passages and beautiful images this book will enthrawl and incite its readers to read further.As in most other Myth and Mankind books as well this one provides cultural aspects of the myths and even uses cultural descriptions of symbols and recurrent archetypes through the mythology. Does a great job as well as presenting the effects that the myths have had and their lasting presence even in today's society.Just simply with the beautiful images and descriptions this book can be either read leisurly one page to another or cover to cover. I Highly recommend this book as well as the rest of the MYTH AND MANKIND series.