Our list of some of the best Norse Mythology books & series in recent years. Get inspired by one or more of the following books.
- Norse Mythology (2018)
- The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion (2016)
- Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs (2002)
- Norse Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Norse Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Legends, Sagas and Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes (2018)
- The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Hackett Classics) (2015)
- Norse Mythology: Tales of Norse Gods, Heroes, Beliefs, Rituals & the Viking Legacy. (2017)
- Norse Mythology: A Concise Guide to Gods, Heroes, Sagas and Beliefs of Norse Mythology (Greek Mythology – Norse Mythology – Egyptian Mythology) (2019)
- Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Roman Mythology (2017)
- Norse Mythology: Tales of Norse Myth, Gods, Goddesses, Giants, Rituals & Viking Beliefs (2018)
- Icelandic Magic: Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires (2016)
- Norse Mythology: An Adult Coloring Book with Powerful Norse Gods, Beautiful Norse Goddesses, Mythological Creatures, and Legendary Heroes (2017)
Norse Mythology (2018)
“Remarkable.… Gaiman has provided an enchanting contemporary interpretation of the Viking ethos.”―Lisa L.
The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion (2016)
The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the enduringly 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 read.
Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs (2002)
Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world.The book begins with an Introduction that helps put Scandinavian mythology in place in history, followed by a chapter that explains the meaning of mythic time, and a third section that presents in-depth explanations of each mythological term.
Norse Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Norse Folklore Including Fairy Tales, Legends, Sagas and Myths of the Norse Gods and Heroes (2018)
The stories from Norse mythology linger in our culture today. Four days of our week are named after members of the Norse pantheon (Tyr, Woden (Odin), Thor and Frigg). Wagner’s Ring Cycle has kept one version of one of the great Norse stories alive in the minds of music lovers. Readers of modern fantasy will find many echoes of the Norse tales as well. Something in these old and puzzling stories still has the power to move and unsettle us and to inspire new acts of creation.
The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Hackett Classics) (2015)
"The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a Modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc.
Norse Mythology: Tales of Norse Gods, Heroes, Beliefs, Rituals & the Viking Legacy. (2017)
Tales are often told marking the Vikings as no more than simple horn-helmeted explorers, infamous to abuse, pillage and plunder all that stood in their way. However, many of us lack to see the parallels aligned with modern culture, and the influences our Viking ancestors provided and passed down to our own aspects of modern practices, beliefs, languages and pastimes.
Norse Mythology: A Concise Guide to Gods, Heroes, Sagas and Beliefs of Norse Mythology (Greek Mythology – Norse Mythology – Egyptian Mythology) (2019)
Norse MythologyAn introduction to such a vast subject as Norse Mythology can be problematic as it could well fall between two stools; so packed with details as to put one off, or so vague, that one is none the wiser for having read it. This text manages a pleasing balance, succeeds in whetting the appetite and supplying excellent online resources for the reader who wishes to find out more.
Mythology: A Captivating Guide to Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology, Norse Mythology, Celtic Mythology and Roman Mythology (2017)
The broad arc of the first manuscript takes us from the dim beginnings of creation as seen in the Greek mythology. We move through the birth of Titans, their overthrow by the Olympian gods, the gods’ dealings with mortals like Paris of Troy, Jason and the Golden Fleece, the Trojan War, and into historical times. The second part is full of fascinating facts and stories.
Norse Mythology: Tales of Norse Myth, Gods, Goddesses, Giants, Rituals & Viking Beliefs (2018)
Before the tide of Christianity cast its influence over the greater part of the Western World, magic and tradition were rich in the lives of the Nordic people. These great men and women of lore speak to us of glorified battles, strong noble bloodlines, and honor in the face of adversity. We celebrate the incredible tales of Loki and Frigga, the mighty Thor and the all-powerful Odin. Now the annals of history have offered us the great gift of studying and understanding this magnificent culture.
Icelandic Magic: Practical Secrets of the Northern Grimoires (2016)
A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland • Reveals spells and workings drawn directly from surviving magical books from the 16th to 20th century preserved at the National Library in Reykjavík • Explores the history of magic in Iceland through original translations of Icelandic folktales about famous magicians and about legendary grimoires, such as the Galdrabók, the olde…
Norse Mythology: An Adult Coloring Book with Powerful Norse Gods, Beautiful Norse Goddesses, Mythological Creatures, and Legendary Heroes (2017)
2019 Gift IdeasFans of Norse mythology will love this mythical coloring book from bestselling publishing brand, Jade Summer.Our Norse Mythology coloring book is filled with Norse Gods, beautiful princesses and exquisite creatures. Along the way you’ll meet Thor, Odin, Freya, Frey, and the Valkyries. Discover magical dragons, birds of prey, angry bears, and epic sea creatures as you come face to face with this legendary world.Join us on a Norse adventure for hours of fun.
Best Norse Mythology Books Everyone Should Read
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Norse Paganism: The Spirituality Guide of Norse Religion, Runes and Ceremonies
Author(s): Neil Legend
ID: 3519781, Publisher: Top Notch International, Year: 2022, Size: 376 Kb, Format: epub
Volcanoes in Old Norse Mythology: Myth and Environment in Early Iceland (Borderlines)
Author(s): Mathias Nordvig
ID: 3110749, Publisher: Arc Humanities Press, Year: 2021, Size: 6 Mb, Format: pdf
Introduction to Norse Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of the Greatest Heroes, Monsters, and Gods in Norse and Viking Myth
Author(s): Peter Aperlo
ID: 3118140, Publisher: Bloom Books for Young Readers, Year: 2021, Size: 11 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are truly best-sellers according to Washington Post, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant links you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.