Nordic mythology reflects the environment in which the people of Norway and Iceland live in many ways. Norway is full of mountains, and several of them are basically barren; Iceland has many active volcanoes. In such an environment, the land and the sea itself must seem to have life. The earth may roar, spit out flames and devour you at any time. It may also shake violently and let an avalanche bury your home. Nordic people face the unknown with respect and resistance. Their myths are full of courage, although there are also deceptions that lead to tragedy.
This book collects the long-standing myths and stories of Germanic and Scandinavian peoples, as well as rich and interesting folklore, and introduces giants, Nordic gods, elves and dwarfs. From the initial formation of the world to the dusk of the gods, the book leads readers into the magnificent and unique world of Nordic mythology through the beautiful and vivid words of author Donna Joe Napoli and the exquisite illustrations of award-winning illustrator Christina Barrett.
Each story is supplemented by the historical facts and cultural background of the mythological plot, connects imagination with reality, and adds more fun to reading with cold, low-key and exquisite illustrations. At the end of the book, the genealogy of the gods and the chronology of the development of Egyptian mythology are attached, and the map and brief history of Scandinavia are attached to explain the stage background of the myth story.
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