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Norse Mythology Norse Mythology (Paperback)
by (shelved 197 times as norse)
avg rating 4.10 — 340,486 ratings — published 2017
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The Prose Edda: Norse Mythology The Prose Edda: Norse Mythology (Paperback)
by (shelved 157 times as norse)
avg rating 4.15 — 15,532 ratings — published 1220
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The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Paperback)
by (shelved 143 times as norse)
avg rating 4.26 — 11,813 ratings — published 1270
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The Saga of the Volsungs The Saga of the Volsungs (Paperback)
by (shelved 84 times as norse)
avg rating 4.00 — 6,915 ratings — published 1000
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The Witch's Heart The Witch's Heart (Hardcover)
by (shelved 73 times as norse)
avg rating 4.04 — 60,423 ratings — published 2021
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The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1) The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #1)
by (shelved 67 times as norse)
avg rating 4.23 — 237,339 ratings — published 2015
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The Sagas of Icelanders The Sagas of Icelanders (Paperback)
by (shelved 64 times as norse)
avg rating 4.31 — 4,196 ratings — published 1997
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The Norse Myths The Norse Myths (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as norse)
avg rating 4.17 — 7,502 ratings — published 1980
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The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1) The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1)
by (shelved 57 times as norse)
avg rating 4.19 — 82,618 ratings — published 2021
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The Gospel of Loki (Loki, #1) The Gospel of Loki (Loki, #1)
by (shelved 52 times as norse)
avg rating 3.74 — 15,163 ratings — published 2014
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A Fate Inked in Blood (Saga of the Unfated, #1) A Fate Inked in Blood (Saga of the Unfated, #1)
by (shelved 50 times as norse)
avg rating 3.92 — 173,857 ratings — published 2024
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Njal's Saga Njal's Saga (Paperback)
by (shelved 49 times as norse)
avg rating 3.94 — 5,421 ratings — published 1270
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The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #2) The Hammer of Thor (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #2)
by (shelved 47 times as norse)
avg rating 4.30 — 127,923 ratings — published 2016
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Gods and Myths of Northern Europe Gods and Myths of Northern Europe (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as norse)
avg rating 4.08 — 2,158 ratings — published 1964
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Odd and the Frost Giants Odd and the Frost Giants (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as norse)
avg rating 3.98 — 37,352 ratings — published 2008
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Tales of Norse Mythology Tales of Norse Mythology (Leather Bound)
by (shelved 43 times as norse)
avg rating 3.91 — 2,877 ratings — published 1895
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The Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #3) The Ship of the Dead (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, #3)
by (shelved 43 times as norse)
avg rating 4.36 — 104,467 ratings — published 2017
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Beowulf Beowulf (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as norse)
avg rating 3.50 — 341,770 ratings — published 1000
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Egil's Saga Egil's Saga (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as norse)
avg rating 4.01 — 3,235 ratings — published 1240
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Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings (Dover Literature: Biographical) Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings (Dover Literature: Biographical)
by (shelved 36 times as norse)
avg rating 4.18 — 1,400 ratings — published 1230
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Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs Norse Mythology: A Guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as norse)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,385 ratings — published 2001
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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths (Hardcover)
by (shelved 31 times as norse)
avg rating 4.39 — 4,667 ratings — published 1967
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Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings (Hardcover)
by (shelved 30 times as norse)
avg rating 4.15 — 9,117 ratings — published 2020
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The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia (Hardcover)
by (shelved 29 times as norse)
avg rating 4.54 — 171 ratings — published 2002
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The Saga of the Volsungs with The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok The Saga of the Volsungs with The Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as norse)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,723 ratings — published 1200
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American Gods: Tenth Anniversary (American Gods, #1) American Gods: Tenth Anniversary (American Gods, #1)
by (shelved 27 times as norse)
avg rating 4.10 — 984,315 ratings — published 2001
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The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki (Penguin Classics) The Saga of King Hrolf Kraki (Penguin Classics)
by (shelved 26 times as norse)
avg rating 4.08 — 1,148 ratings — published 1977
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The Last Kingdom (The Saxon Stories, #1) The Last Kingdom (The Saxon Stories, #1)
by (shelved 26 times as norse)
avg rating 4.27 — 110,468 ratings — published 2004
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Runemarks (Runemarks, #1) Runemarks (Runemarks, #1)
by (shelved 26 times as norse)
avg rating 3.74 — 8,931 ratings — published 2007
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Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic (Paperback)
by (shelved 25 times as norse)
avg rating 4.06 — 1,084 ratings — published 1983
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The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as norse)
avg rating 4.00 — 3,873 ratings — published 1920
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The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as norse)
avg rating 3.74 — 1,336 ratings — published 2017
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The Saga of Grettir the Strong The Saga of Grettir the Strong (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as norse)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,070 ratings — published 2009
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The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 22 times as norse)
avg rating 4.16 — 1,481 ratings — published 2016
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The Wanderer's Havamal The Wanderer's Havamal (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as norse)
avg rating 4.64 — 1,108 ratings — published 2019
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The Vinland Sagas: The Norse Discovery of America (Penguin Classics) The Vinland Sagas: The Norse Discovery of America (Penguin Classics)
by (shelved 21 times as norse)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,414 ratings — published 1965
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The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #2) The Hunger of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #2)
by (shelved 20 times as norse)
avg rating 4.50 — 45,194 ratings — published 2022
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The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrún The Legend of Sigurd & Gudrún (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as norse)
avg rating 3.87 — 7,834 ratings — published 2009
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Laxdæla Saga Laxdæla Saga (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as norse)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,380 ratings — published 1245
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Loki Loki (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as norse)
avg rating 3.79 — 2,076 ratings — published 2010
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The Weaver and the Witch Queen The Weaver and the Witch Queen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 18 times as norse)
avg rating 3.85 — 9,402 ratings — published 2023
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Sky in the Deep (Sky and Sea, #1) Sky in the Deep (Sky and Sea, #1)
by (shelved 18 times as norse)
avg rating 3.93 — 71,213 ratings — published 2018
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Loki's Wolves (The Blackwell Pages, #1) Loki's Wolves (The Blackwell Pages, #1)
by (shelved 18 times as norse)
avg rating 3.88 — 9,150 ratings — published 2013
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The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok The Sagas of Ragnar Lodbrok (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as norse)
avg rating 3.85 — 1,557 ratings — published 1400
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Eyrbyggja Saga (Penguin Classics) Eyrbyggja Saga (Penguin Classics)
by (shelved 18 times as norse)
avg rating 3.92 — 528 ratings — published 1250
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Eaters of the Dead Eaters of the Dead (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as norse)
avg rating 3.71 — 46,116 ratings — published 1976
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The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as norse)
avg rating 4.09 — 597 ratings — published 2019
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The Testament of Loki (Loki #2) The Testament of Loki (Loki #2)
by (shelved 17 times as norse)
avg rating 3.59 — 2,816 ratings — published 2018
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The Long Ships The Long Ships (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as norse)
avg rating 4.27 — 12,400 ratings — published 1941
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“While polytheism, through the worship of many gods, affirms the life and mystery of the world in all its complexity, monotheism declares the world to be a mere artifact, the product of God’s making, and thus about as living and mysterious as a thumbtack. The transition from polytheism to monotheism is the “De-Godding” of the different aspects of the world. Monotheists therefore progressively cede the complexity of creation to the natural scientist. The entire material world becomes understandable by science on its own terms, and eventually the scientist steps in to take God’s place.”
Collin Cleary, Summoning the Gods

Claude Lecouteux
“Valholl contained 540 doors. From each there emerged simultaneously 800 warriors who spent their days fighting one another, but the dead and wounded found their lives and health restored every evening. They then dined together, eating the flesh of the wild boar Saehrimnir, which always grew back, and drinking the mead served them by the Valkyries. This would continue until the Twilight of the Powers (Ragnarok), which Wagner immortalized under the name of Twilight of the Gods. At this time, three cocks would crow in Hel; the wolf Fenris would become free; the earth would convulse; Yggdrasil the World Tree would tremble; the sun and moon would vanish; the stars would go out; the Midgard Serpent would leave the sea; the giants would set sail on Naglfar; Surt, the fire giant, would advance by rain-bow; and, at the sides of the gods, the Unique Warriors would engage in their ultimate battle, a combat that would culminate with the conflagration of the world.”
Claude Lecouteux, The Return of the Dead: Ghosts, Ancestors, and the Transparent Veil of the Pagan Mind

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