Viking History and Norse Mythology

By: Billy Wellman

Narrated by: Jay Herbert

Two manuscripts in one audiobook:

• "History of the Vikings: An Enthralling Overview of the Viking Age".
• "Norse Mythology: An Enthralling Overview of Norse Myths, Gods, and Goddesses".

In the first part of this audiobook, you will discover:

• The impact of the Ice Age on Norse landforms.
• How the Stone Age and Bronze Age influenced the Vikings.
• The first known Viking raid.
• Ragnar and other famous Vikings.
• Ivan the Boneless and the Blood Eagle.
• The Great Heathen Army and its famous battles.
• The Viking legal system and the daily life of the Scandinavian people.
• The magic of Norse runes and poetry.
• The Vikings’ impressive ability to craft ships, allowing them to traverse the known world and farther.

In the second part of this audiobook, you’ll learn:

• How the body of the primeval giant, Ymir, was used to shape the Earth.
• A detailed description of all nine realms in the Norse world and the World Tree, Yggdrasil.
• The famous legend of how Odin lost his eye in exchange for wisdom.
• How Loki tricked the dwarves into creating Mjölnir and other treasures for the gods.
• Three of Loki’s monstrous sons, and their roles in killing the gods at Ragnarök.
• The unexpected death of Baldur, and the gods’ failed attempt at resurrecting him.
• Loki’s gruesome punishment that led to his revenge during Ragnarök.
• The vicious battle between Thor and the World Serpent.

And much, much more!

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sums it all up in a few hours, easy to listen to while driving or grilling outside