Norse Vikings

The period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the 11th is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. This volume presents a version of Ragnar’s saga compiled from different modern sources, along with information providing additional historical and documentary context, followed by a discussion of some aspects of modern appropriations and representations of ancient Norse culture.

Sigurd and the crew of the Raven encounter a deadly enemy in the land of the Russ. They come to the aid of the Chudes persecuted and driven from their lands by Slav raiders intent on occupation and domination.

"Rise." Erik wakes to the word and finds a valkyrie standing at the foot of his bed. She says she’s come to guide him to Valhalla. It’s a trip he will find is not as glorious as the old myths might make it seem.

Demigod. Dragon Rider. Kick-Ass Warrior. 15-year-old Zoey knows a bad hand when it’s dealt and survival is slim. With only two days until her boyfriend dies from a wound inflicted by Loki, The God of Trickery, her only option is to betray her father Thor’s trust and commit treason against Asgard. Stealing Mjolnir, she leaves the land open to attack from giants and dark elves. With hammer in hand and honed martial arts skills, she lays her life on the line to fight a fierce and brutal dragon guarding the only magical artifact powerful enough to heal the boy she loves. Defenders of Asgard...

Iceland, AD 935. Einar Unnsson is destined to be great. When he fights, a frenzy comes upon him. It makes him lethal in battle – so lethal he just defeated the man his own father sent to kill him. Now, with Einar exiled from his kingdom, his father turns his vengeance on Einar's mother – his escaped former bedslave. Yet Einar is in no position to protect her. He's made an enemy of the powerful King Eirik and must fight for his own life before he can save her. Einar depends on the Wolf Coats, a band of fearsome, bloodthirsty warriors, but they're convinced the fates have cursed them.

A fascination with the history and life of the Norse is growing. Movies and television series about their way of life have surged in popularity. What makes it so fascinating is not the stories in themselves, although some are truly a feast to the eyes, but how they came to be and what they mean for the people that live by them.

Raef Skallagrim wants to take the sea road. His ship is fast and sleek, his crew skilled and eager, and they will seek out new lands and win fame in the eyes of the gods. But Raef’s father refuses to allow the journey and when a stranger brings word that the king is dead and a gathering has been called to choose a successor, Raef must set aside his dream for his duty to his ancestral lands and his father. When factions split at the gathering, Raef finds himself mired in bloodshed and treachery.

Stranded – with a perfect stranger. All Jill Bowen wants is to get back home after a disappointing vacation. But when a “quick transfer” in Dubai goes awry, she is stranded in the Middle East, alone. Well, not quite alone. Complications never listed in her flight plan – not even the fine print – pair Jill with a handsome man with a ghost-ridden past. He is a perfect stranger – and seemingly perfect in every other way, too. But why does he bury himself in work? Why carry a photograph of a family that's not his own? Gradually, Jill and Erik discover a fascinating blend of ancient ...

When she first entered the cave, the Viking believed the war goddess Freyja was there to have her first pick of the fallen and collect his slain body. But his eyes quickly strayed to where the torq around her neck should have been. Nothing. The goddess before him vehemently denies being Freyja and insists she has no intention of taking him anywhere. Vé, still not convinced, sees her wild story of being from a different timeline to reference Freyja’s afterlife Elysian field, Folkvangr, where she receives half of the slain heroes. What else would attract the war goddess to the place of his...

The Path of the Runes is a self-guided introductory spiritual course on the esoteric meanings of the runes. Following a Western phonetic path from Ansoz to Algiz and Inguz, this book helps the Western reader to learn to draw the runes and absorb their esoterica meanings as quickly as possible. Each chapter includes the basic rune information, a meditation, and final notes.

Sámr Ship Killer has been rescued, but that is only half the story, for his family has been taken as hostages to Norway. Without any ships, he is helpless to find them, and then the sisters begin to spin. Erik Black Toe, who carried the standard for the Dragonheart, returns with news. The family is found, but in dire straits and cruelly treated by Uddulfr the Sly. The Clan of the Fox comes to the aid of the Wolf once more, and Fótr, along with Ebbe and Bear Tooth, sail ‘Gytha’ across the seas to Norway.

Step into the epic world of Vikings and Norse mythology! Whether you love history or thrilling stories, this book is for you.

A Song for the Rune-Marked Lifa, a gifted young rune-carver, thought she knew her place in the world—working quietly in her village, shaping protective charms to sell at market. But when she discovers an ancient, rune-marked stone hidden in the ruins of a long-forgotten temple, her life takes a dramatic turn. The stone’s runes flare to life, imprinting her skin with a pattern that seems to pulse with untapped power. Overnight, Lifa becomes the latest of the Rune-Marked, an enigmatic lineage woven deeply into the mysterious Web of Wyrd—a cosmic tapestry connecting all Nine Worlds. As ...

In the early seventh century, a strong king comes to power among the Danes. His court is a shining light of honesty in a world ruled by treachery, assassination, and oath-breaking. A man with a ruined mind claims to be the victim of Blood Magic; he seeks the Runemaster’s help in finding the lost 18 spells of Odin; in return, he promises to expose an evil canker eating at the heart of their land. But can the word of a fiend be trusted?

Step into the realm of myth and mystery with "The Judgement of the Thing: 13 New Myths from Rune Divinations." In this captivating collection, Jon Vaningi masterfully intertwines the ancient art of rune divination with the timeless tradition of Norse storytelling. Each myth is more than just a tale—it's a journey into the heart of the Viking soul, where gods, heroes, and the mysterious forces of the cosmos dance on the edge of destiny. The stories are rooted in the rich soil of the Prose Eddas, yet they spring forth with fresh life, offering readers a unique and immersive experience. ...

"Thurisaz: The Rune of Thorn and Thunder" Volume 3 of the Norse Runes Series The path of transformation is rarely smooth—it’s a thorny trail lined with challenges and resistance, but it is also the path where strength is forged and wisdom is earned. *Thurisaz*, one of the most powerful runes in the ancient Norse tradition, embodies this duality. Representing both the thorn and the hammer, it is a symbol of protection, strategy, and the raw energy of transformation. It reminds us that every obstacle is an opportunity to grow and that every storm carries the seeds of renewal. In this ...

Twenty summers before, Hakon Haraldsson wrested Norway's throne from his murderous brother, Erik Bloodaxe, but he failed to rid himself of Erik's family. Now, the sons of Erik have come to reclaim Erik's realm and avenge the wrong done to their father and their kin. They do not come alone. With them marches an army of sword-Danes sent by the Danish King Harald Bluetooth, whose desire to expand his realm is as powerful as the lust for vengeance that pulses in the veins of Erik's brood.

Norse Mythology is not only a relic of history but a fascinating record that exhibits humanities unending stream of creativity. This audiobook delves into the past and emerges with a legion of breath taking accounts of events, gods, heroes, creatures, worlds, and much more. Whether you are a helpless fan of Norse Mythology or one of history this book will serve you in more ways than one. As the content is sourced from translations of the Old Norse literature, this will give you an authoritative insight in to the pre-Christian society of Europe.

Every hundred years, the Wild Hunt rides. Every hundred years, blood is spilled. For generations, the clans of ancient Scandinavia have lived in fear of a legend made flesh—a spectral force known only as the Wild Hunt. It descends without warning upon gatherings of people, indiscriminately slaughtering anyone too slow, too unprepared, or too brave to run. No one knows where it comes from, and no one has ever stopped it. If they can even be stopped. Astrid of Clan Lodjur was only a child when the Hunt came for her people. One day when the clans gathered to finally name their first king, ...

In Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs, you will learn about all the Gods by listening about the tales that formed the basis of the myths about them. Norse Mythology: Fascinating Myths and Legends of Norse Gods, Heroes, and Viking Beliefs explores the Norse Gods and the Viking belief system through the tales told by people living at the time. You will learn everything there is to learn about Norse mythology.