Enter the harsh and magnificent world of Norse mythology, where frost giants clash with gods, monstrous serpents encircle the world, and the undead rise from their burial mounds to terrorize the living.
This comprehensive guide unveils the fearsome beings that populated the Viking imagination-from the primordial giants embodying chaos and winter's fury, to the shape-shifting spirits haunting forests and waterways. Discover the terrifying wolves destined to devour the sun and moon, the vengeful undead guarding their treasure hoards, and the nightmare-bringing entities that torment sleepers in the darkness.
Explore the master craftsmen dwelling beneath mountains, the battle-maidens who choose the honored dead, and the catastrophic dragons whose very breath spreads pestilence. From the depths of the underworld to the branches of the World Tree, encounter the nature spirits, sea monsters, trolls, and supernatural forces that shaped Norse cosmology and Viking culture.
Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, Viking history students, and anyone fascinated by the rich tapestry of Scandinavian legend and the warrior culture that revered these powerful beings.
