Picture of a a norseman attacking Jörmungandr, the world ending snake

Norse Ancient Origins: Stories of People & Civilization

by Beth Rogers Foreword and J.K. Jackson Editor

For people interested in ancient Norse myth and legend, this looks at the gods of Asgard and their legends. Notably this book also takes a look at the historical origins of the civilizations where these myths arose and developed this dramatic, tragic mythological history. Including the explorations of archeologists and historians, the book presents evidence of the progression of these myths and legends alongside the development of Scandinavian ways of life — from oral tradition until the myths began to be solidified through the written word. The book then traces these myths alongside Norse migration across Europe through the ages and how these stories impacted the identity and culture of these people