From fighting bloodthirsty battles through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Viking world was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Viking world in this fascinating history title.
Uses an A to Z format to introduce the cultures and histories of Nordic countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Svalbard, and Aland.
Seven linked vignettes unfold on a Scandinavian island inhabited, throughout various time periods, by Vikings, vampires, ghosts, and a curiously powerful plant.
"The Vikings are mostly known for their adventures on the sea and for their barbarous warring tactics. However, they were also innovators of weapons, jewelry, and clothing. This book explains who the Vikings were and how their inventions inspired other cultures around the world, both in the past and today."--Amazon.
Presents the classic story "Beowulf" along with chronology, a timeline of significant events, explanatory and textual notes, critical analysis, and outline of key themes and plots.
Discusses the mythology of ancient Scandinavia by looking at how they describe the times in which they were created and how they influenced the religion of the Norse people.
Presents the classic poem "Beowulf" in which a Norse hero saves the Danish royalty from an evil monster, returns home to become his own people's greatest king, and then faces a murderous dragon to protect them; Contains the original poem and translations in modern English on facing pages, a descriptive list of characters, and commentary.
