Gods & Goddesses in the Daily Life of the Vikings
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0750235810 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great Book I purchased this book along with the In the Daily life of the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians. I loved this book, it had just enough information for a child to become acquainted with the Norse mythology and Gods. My only complaint about the book was the mention of Christianity at the end and the inclusion of some heroes because their is no known God of a specific area such as metal working. But overall the sections on Frigg, Odin and Thor were lovely.. Kindle Customer said Good introduction to the Norse Gods. This is a great break down of the gods in Norse Mythology. It's a book designed for a younger audience, yet I still found it helpful. Great illustrations and photos too.. Vikings are awesome, and this book is pretty cool too! Joe Blackbird This is a great book for anyone interested in Viking lore, kids and adults alike! A great high-level primer of who the Norse gods were. The art work was is fun as well.
It is complete with photos, illustrations, glossary and index.. Why was Odin known as the All-father? Why was Thor, god of storms, the most popular Viking god? How did Aegir, god of the sea, rule over the oceans? From farming and fishing to marriage and homelife, every aspect of Viking society is explored by looking at the traditions and religious beliefs associated with it. The book reveals how such beliefs were an integral part of life and how they affected everything that was done
The layout leaves readers at a loss for which part of the text to read first, and the different font styles and sizes result in an odd look. While the titles are certainly well researched, they sometimes introduce concepts that go counter to common knowledge or omit important details. Each of the four titles deals with a popular Western mythology and culture, tying in stories about different gods to aspects of culture (for instance, for Loki, Viking raids are discussed, while for Neptune, ships and the sea are covered). Unfortunately, two pages simply isn't enough space to explore either the gods or a general topic of daily life, and overall quality varies f