Thor: An Illustrated Guide to the Thunder God English 2025
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ISBN:
9781590035771
Publisher:
Red Wheel Weiser LLC
Pages:
128
Weight:
386 g
Dimensions:
15 x 20 x 2 cm
Book Cover:
Hard Cover
Thema:
- Folklore studies / Study of myth
- Mind, body, spirit
- Traditional or cultural fiction and true stories, tales and retellings
- Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction
Thor: hammer-wielder, storm-shaker, and fiery haired son of Odin. Explore the revered God of Thunder in this richly illustrated guide to Norse mythology.
This is a culturally informed introduction to Thor, who is revered in Norse Paganism and is a cultural staple of Northern European folklore. With this beautifully illustrated guide as your companion, you will enter the wyrd world of Norse mythology. Thor was popular across all social classes in the Viking Age and is associated with fertility, sacred groves and trees, and the protection of humankind. He is often depicted with his hammer, Mjölnir, which he uses to fight giants and perform stunning feats of strength.
Written by practicing Norse Heathen L. Dean Lee and illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller, this guide covers Thor not only in ancient times, but through the ages, sharing how he became an icon in today’s pop culture.
This is a culturally informed introduction to Thor, who is revered in Norse Paganism and is a cultural staple of Northern European folklore. With this beautifully illustrated guide as your companion, you will enter the wyrd world of Norse mythology. Thor was popular across all social classes in the Viking Age and is associated with fertility, sacred groves and trees, and the protection of humankind. He is often depicted with his hammer, Mjölnir, which he uses to fight giants and perform stunning feats of strength.
Written by practicing Norse Heathen L. Dean Lee and illustrated by The Saxon Storyteller, this guide covers Thor not only in ancient times, but through the ages, sharing how he became an icon in today’s pop culture.
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