Title: Dictionary of Norse myth and legend
First published: 1997
Description: This is an A-Z guide to the mythology of the Vikings, with over 400 articles covering myths, gods and goddesses, giants, dwarves, elves and other supernatural creatures. It aims to provide an insight into a folklore tradition which has inspired talents as diverse as Wagner and Tolkien. A general historical introduction provides an overall perspective, and background material on the archaeology and social framework of the Norse world is provided.
Subjects: Norse Mythology, Mythology, Norse, Legends, Legends -- Scandinavia, Mythology, dictionaries, Dictionaries, Scandinavian literature
Places: Scandinavia
LC classification: BL860 .O73 1997