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Viking History and Norse Mythology

By: Billy Wellman
Narrated by: Jay Herbert
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Summary

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

  • "History of the Vikings: An Enthralling Overview of the Viking Age".
  • "Norse Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Norse Myths, Gods, and Goddesses".

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:

  • The impact of the Ice Age on Norse landforms.
  • How the Stone Age and Bronze Age influenced the Vikings.
  • The first known Viking raid.
  • Ragnar and other famous Vikings.
  • Ivan the Boneless and the Blood Eagle.
  • The Great Heathen Army and its famous battles.
  • The Viking legal system and the daily life of the Scandinavian people.
  • The magic of Norse runes and poetry.
  • The Vikings’ impressive ability to craft ships, allowing them to traverse the known world and farther.

In the second part of this audiobook, you’ll learn:

  • How the body of the primeval giant, Ymir, was used to shape the Earth.
  • A detailed description of all nine realms in the Norse world and the World Tree, Yggdrasil.
  • The famous legend of how Odin lost his eye in exchange for wisdom.
  • How Loki tricked the dwarves into creating Mjölnir and other treasures for the gods.
  • Three of Loki’s monstrous sons, and their roles in killing the gods at Ragnarök.
  • The unexpected death of Baldur, and the gods’ failed attempt at resurrecting him.
  • Loki’s gruesome punishment that led to his revenge during Ragnarök.
  • The vicious battle between Thor and the World Serpent.

And much, much more!

©2023 Billy Wellman (P)2023 Billy Wellman
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