The Norse myths that shape the way we think
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Published
London : Thames & Hudson, 2023.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
303 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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A fresh look at the stories at the heart of Norse mythology, exploring their cultural impact right up to the present day. The heroes and villains of Norse mythology have endured for centuries, infiltrating art, opera, film, television and books, shape-shifting - like the trickster Loki - to suit the cultures that encountered them. Through careful analysis of the literature and archaeology of the Norse world, Carolyne Larrington takes us deep into the realm described in the Icelandic sagas, from the gloomy halls of Hel to the dazzling heights of Asgard. She expertly examines the myths' many modern-day reimaginings, revealing the guises that have been worn by the figures of Norse myth, including Marvel's muscled, golden-haired Thor and George R.R Martin's White Walkers, who march inexorably southwards, bringing their eternal winter with them. This sophisticated yet accessible guide explores how these powerful stories have inspired our cultural landscape, from fuelling the creative genius of Wagner to the construction of the Nazi's nationalist ideology. Larrington's elegantly written retellings capture the essence of the original myths while also delving into the history of their meanings. The myths continue to speak to such modern concerns as masculinity and environmental disaster - after the inevitable, apocalyptic ragna rök, renewal comes from the roots of Yggdrasill, the World Tree.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Larrington, C. (2023). The Norse myths that shape the way we think . Thames & Hudson.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larrington, Carolyne. 2023. The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think. Thames & Hudson.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Larrington, Carolyne. The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think Thames & Hudson, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Larrington, Carolyne. The Norse Myths That Shape the Way We Think Thames & Hudson, 2023.
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