Handbook of Norse Mythology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781576072172)

Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology.

The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such as Gleipnir, the "fetter with which the wolf Fenrir was finally bound." It also includes further references about Viking and medieval Scandinavia, archaeology, etymology, the conversion of Iceland, other encyclopedias, and more.

Author: John Lindow
ISBN-10: 1576072177
ISBN-13: 9781576072172
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2001
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.26w x 1.06d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2001 pg. 144
Booklist 10/15/2001 pg. 436
Choice 11/01/2001 pg. 480
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2002 pg. 535
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 12