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World Mythology Ser.: Handbook of Norse Mythology by John Lindow (2001, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherABC-Clio, LLC
ISBN-101576072177
ISBN-139781576072172
eBay Product ID (ePID)1707266

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHandbook of Norse Mythology
Publication Year2001
SubjectFolklore & Mythology, General
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Lindow
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Social Science
SeriesWorld Mythology Ser.
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight31.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2001-001351
Reviews" … makes a significant contribution to the fields of mythology and Scandinavian studies and is highly recommended for large public and academic libraries." - Booklist, "This volume is a welcome addition to an impressive series of handbooks on world mythology. . . . [The] author of many books on the subject, [Lindow] is eminently qualified for the task. . . . Attractive as a desk or library reference, this volume can be profitably used by students or scholars." - American Reference Books Annual, "Makes a significant contribution to the fields of mythology and Scandinavian studies and is highly recommended for large public and academic libraries." - Booklist, "A reliable reference for the large range of published material addressing Nordic mythology, this scholarly volume is recommended for academic libraries." -- Library Journal "Highly recommended for all libraries, public and academic." -- Choice "Makes a significant contribution to the fields of mythology and Scandinavian studies and is highly recommended for large public and academic libraries." -- Booklist "This volume is a welcome addition to an impressive series of handbooks on world mythology. . . . [The] author of many books on the subject, [Lindow] is eminently qualified for the task. . . . Attractive as a desk or library reference, this volume can be profitably used by students or scholars." -- American Reference Books Annual, "A reliable reference for the large range of published material addressing Nordic mythology, this scholarly volume is recommended for academic libraries." - Library Journal, "This volume is a welcome addition to an impressive series of handbooks on world mythology … [the]author of many books on the subject, [Lindow] is eminently qualified for the task … Attractive as a desk or library reference, this volume can be profitably used by students or scholars." - American Reference Books Annual
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal293/.13
SynopsisThe book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such as Gleipnir, the "fetter with which the wolf Fenrir was finally bound." It also includes further references about Viking and medieval Scandinavia, archaeology, etymology, the conversion of Iceland, other encyclopedias, and more., Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology. The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such as Gleipnir, the "fetter with which the wolf Fenrir was finally bound." It also includes further references about Viking and medieval Scandinavia, archaeology, etymology, the conversion of Iceland, other encyclopedias, and more., Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology.
LC Classification NumberBL860.L56 2001
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