Description
Norse Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook — Kelsey A. Fuller-Shafer
A beautifully illustrated hardcover handbook that profiles the major gods, goddesses, and heroes of Norse mythology, offering clear entries on names, roles, symbols, and foundational myths to help readers connect ancient stories with modern retellings.
Key Features
- Author: Kelsey A. Fuller-Shafer
- Subject: Norse mythology; gods; heroes; mythic symbols
- Format: Hardcover handbook
- Pages: 240 pages
- Language: English
- Audience: Readers of mythology, Viking-era history, and fantasy fiction fans
Product Details
This handbook organizes comprehensive character profiles—each entry summarizes origins, key myths, associated symbols, and narrative roles—so readers can quickly reference the background of figures appearing in film, TV, and contemporary books. Clear, concise writing and illustrative elements make complex genealogies and myth cycles accessible without oversimplifying the source material.
Use it as a companion for fiction reading, a reference for learning the traditional stories, or a primer before exploring deeper academic works on Norse myth and legend.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Based on Norse and Icelandic mythic sources and translated saga material, the handbook reflects storytelling traditions from Scandinavia that shaped Viking-era belief systems and later literary retellings.
