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The Viking Spirit

An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion

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The Viking Spirit

By: Daniel McCoy
Narrated by: Andrew Tell
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The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the endearingly popular website "Norse Mythology for Smart People", it’s written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining style that’s easy to understand and a pleasure to listen to. It includes gripping retellings of no less than 34 epic Norse myths - more than any other book in the field - while also providing an equally comprehensive overview of the fascinating viking religion of which Norse mythology was a part. You’ll learn about the vikings’ gods and goddesses, their concept of fate, their views on the afterlife, their moral code, how they thought the universe was structured, how they practiced their religion, the role that magic played in their lives, and much more. With its inclusion of the latest groundbreaking research in the field, The Viking Spirit is the ultimate introduction to the timeless splendor of Norse mythology and religion for the 21st Century.

©2016 Daniel McCoy (P)2019 Daniel McCoy Spirituality Norse Mythology Viking Middle Ages Viking Mythology

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Great listen and introduction to pagan ways and their stories, definetly reccomend to anyone interested in heathenism

Great book

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This is just what I've been looking for. The stories, the cultural background, details about the religion and ceremonies... the list goes on. This book really does have everything and is a fantastic foundation for anyone interested in the subject. :)

Perfect

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This book provides a wealth of information on the origins of the Norse Gods. Each myth is sourced and analysed to identify if it contains christian influences or genuinely originated in the Viking age.
There's a lot of information that will cater for everyone, from casual reader to researcher.

Great source of information

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Great information and story telling. The narration was clear. will listen too again .

Great Listen

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Very informative. Couldn't think of a better tool if you're just starting to learn about Norse mythology, but also useful for someone much more informed. If you're the latter you may pick up on some of the stories missing out some details, but these are only ever insignificant details that can be easily forgiven by the wealth of insight provided.

Good for every level of knowledge

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