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Become familiar with the gods and goddesses of ancient Viking mythology, the conquerors who set off on trips across the seas and oceans from the north. In this guide, the main legends, the heroes, the rituals, and their struggles are highlighted as the best-known myths from Scandinavian beliefs.

In this audiobook, you’ll discover what life was really like for the Vikings during their golden age. Learn about the most significant Vikings and raids, and find out more about their daily lives and the things that were most important to them. You’ll also explore their folklore and hear of monsters, gods, goddesses, and the epic adventures they went on.

Frequently depicted as “Scandinavian scavengers”, warlike pirates, raiders, and invaders, the Vikings have lately surfaced from the depths of history to become pop culture’s most adored ruffians. For Prof. Fee, this recent craze for all things Viking is a mixed blessing. The spike in popular fascination often occasions a need to separate the wheat from the chaff: fact from fiction, history from myth, literature from legend.

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

Hvem var vikingerne egentlig? Hvordan var det lige med ham Christian den Fjerde? Og hvorfor blev Leonora Christina spærret inde? Fra de ældgamle sagn til hekseafbrænding og opførelsen af København fortæller Maria Helleberg her vores alle sammens danmarkshistorie i børnehøjde. Med spændning og fortællerglæde tager hun de mindste i hånden på en tidsrejse gennem 39 historier, der nu for første gang udkommer som medrivende lydbøger. De dramatiske lydeffekter gør fortiden så levende, at historiens vingesus med garanti får tag i børnene på denne lærerige og underholdende lytteoplevelse. Mari

At the height of their power in the ninth and tenth centuries, the Vikings seemed invincible - conquering well-armed warriors whose ships were the ultimate in seafaring technology. From island bases near the deltas of major rivers, they used the waterways to scour the countryside, looting and burning towns, plundering merchant shipments, and stripping churches and monasteries of their gold, silver, and jeweled treasures.

The Sàmi are the indigenous people of Scandinavia. Residing in four countries. Lapland of Finland, Sweden, Norway and the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Learn about the connections between Sámi and Scandinavian mythology and Disney's Frozen II, which was made in collaboration with the representatives from Sámi nations. We will also dive into gender roles, motherhood, and ancestral beliefs.

This biography seeks to explore Denmark like never before, unearthing its legacy and shedding light on what made the country what it is today. Covering everything from its early inhabitants to its evolution through the ages, you’ll discover the chaos of the 19th century, Denmark’s role in the World Wars, and the post-war growth which elevated the country to where it is today.

On the morning of April 9, 1940, German forces occupied Denmark and invaded Norway, leaving Sweden as the only neutral country in Scandinavia. It was to this country, surrounded by Axis forces, that Captain H. M. Denham was posted as Naval Attaché, arriving after evading capture by the Nazi Wehrmacht in the summer. Over the course of the next five years Captain Denham used his position to covertly provide valuable intelligence to the British military. In Inside the Nazi Ring, Denham gives vivid accounts of his meetings with numerous important political and military figures.

In 1947 Tilly’s grandmother bought an island. Its name is Småhølmene and it sits just off the coast of Norway. At first sight, the island seems bare, hardly more than a collection of rocks rising determinedly out of the water. Glittering and bittersweet, Island Summers lovingly portrays three generations of women and the island that became so irrevocably part of their lives. Now Mor-mor’s great-grandchildren are taking their turn, enjoying endless summers on Småhølmene, continuing the story that was begun over 50 years ago.

The Viking Age! A brief footprint in the course of history that impacted generations hundreds of years into the future. You will dive into the depths of Scandinavia to find out what made the Vikings the most feared group of people in the European Middle Ages. Experts at warfare and navigating the high seas, the Vikings were on a mission and would not let anyone stand in their way! Brutal conquerors they were, but the Vikings were no mere savages. The Vikings had a unique culture and society that spread much influence through transcontinental trade and exploration into unknown worlds.

Forget the image of Denmark as just a land of Vikings! While their legendary adventures capture our imagination today, this small Nordic nation boasts a far richer and more influential history–one where it consistently "punched above its weight."

Beskidte milliarder er historien om den skandale, der rystede Danmarks ældste og største bank i dens grundvold, kostede ledelsen jobbet, halverede aktiekursen og plettede Danmarks ry internationalt. Bogen tager læseren med fra sagens spæde begyndelse, da Danske Bank får de første lyssky, men indbringende russiske kunder i filialen i Estland - samtidig med at både banken og myndighederne i Danmark modtager de første advarsler om ulovlighederne.

This fascinating new book reveals the origins of the Vikings—from Thor and Leif Erikson to Loki and the Valkyries—and the tales that have influenced our own lives. For thousands of years, Vikings have held a storied place in our culture—their distinct appearance, their mighty longships...

Beyaz Zambaklar Ülkesinde, bataklıklardan, göllerden, granit taşlarından oluşan Finlandiya ülkesinin nasıl kalkındığının, “zambaklar ülkesi”ne nasıl dönüştüğünün hikâyesidir. Finlandiya'nın, bir avuç insanın çabasıyla ve azmiyle nasıl küllerinden doğduğunu anlatır. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk'ün, tüm öğrencilere tavsiye edilmesini ve özellikle askeri okullarda zorunlu olarak okutulmasını istediği bu kitap, herkes için bir başucu eseri niteliğindedir

Drawing on contemporary sagas as historical sources, and capturing some of their spellbinding narrative drive, renowned historian and Orkney native Angus Konstam describes how these Norse earls and their followers led Viking raids around the British Isles and even further afield. At their military height in the 11th century, they held a 400-mile swathe of territory, stretching from Shetland down to the Clyde Estuary.

Alfred Nobel began his career as a distinguished inventor, but his inventions often failed to bring him the peace of mind he craved. One invention in particular - explosive dynamite - left him full of regret. He knew that it wouldn’t be long before his creation would be used to hurt others, and for this, he felt awful. As part of his final act in life, he would seek to vindicate himself as well as the rest of the world as he pursued the establishment of what would become the Nobel Prize. This is the story of the man who brought us that prize and so much more.

The Norse god Odin went to great lengths in his relentless quest for wisdom—and as long as there is breath in your lungs, your own journey for knowledge should never stop. Odin often sought guidance from the council of gods, his ravens Huginn and Muninn, and the secrets of the cosmos. Imagine yourself as Odin, with this audiobook as your trusted ravens, bringing you powerful stories, myths, and legends in vivid detail.

In this collection of two manuscripts in one audiobook, you'll learn about viking history, norse mythology, and more!

Pendant des siècles, un feu a balayé l'Europe. Il n'a cessé de faire rage, mettant les nations et les royaumes à sa merci, et ce feu venait du Nord. En raison d'une série de déclencheurs sociopolitiques, les Vikings ont surgi de leurs foyers du nord en Scandinavie et ont déferlé sur tous les royaumes d'Europe — au sud, à l'est, à l'ouest et au nord. Maîtrisant la navigation des océans et dominant les voies fluviales, ces féroces Hommes du Nord ont embarqué sur leurs rapides drakkars et ont inauguré un tout nouveau chapitre de l'histoire de l'Europe.