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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 Mythology Viking Norse Middle Ages Spirituality Viking Mythology
Thorough Research • Methodical Organization • Clear Crisp Voice • Historical Authenticity • Informative Content

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An outstanding scholarly View that highlights any biased opinions or "alterations" to the Myths. the writer quotes from many sources and shows in detail with as much authenticity as possible his views and discoveries into a spirituality and folklore that is so complex. it was a great read and I will definitely be buying the physical copy to add to my collection.

positively outstanding

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Incredibly well researched and presented. The author really breaks down the surviving sources by legitimacy.

Great book

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great book narration was really good and good to listen to. kept your attention and was very informative.

excellent book

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This is absolutely the best Viking Norse book I have found yet. Great stories even better breakdowns.

Amazing

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fantastically researched, this book provides great context into the worldview of the Norse. The stories are not as engaging as others have them in the telling but do well enough to get the bones from which you can make your own broth.

great context for the stories of the Norse

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