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"Norse Ancient Origins: Stories Of People & Civilization (Flame Tree Collector's Editions)
A beautiful companion volume to Norse Myths and Legends, exploring the ancient origins of Viking society and culture.The Norse legends of Odin, Thor, Loki and all the gods of Asgard are well known, but less so are the historical origins of civilization in the very early days of Norway and wider Scandinavia which evolved this dramatic mythology. Archaeology furnishes us with fascinating evidence of the progress of the peoples and their way of life, until later the skaldic poets began to write down and celebrate the life and exploits of their rulers, establishing divine authority through legend and myth. The various tribes of the more southerly regions from the Geats (Gautar or Goths) of G 246 taland and the Swedes (Suiones) to the Cimbri of Jutland migrated and expanded north to evolve from tribal systems into fully fledged kingdoms.This fascinating book revives some classic historical works, with an insightful introduction explaining context and modern knowledge. Trace the ancient
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