Thor: The Origins, History and Evolution of the Norse God
Thor: The Origins, History and Evolution of the Norse God by Jesse Harasta
English | May 21st, 2013 | ASIN: B00CXGC8LI, ISBN: 1492224766 | 46 pages | AZW3/EPUB/MOBI | 5.74 MB
English | May 21st, 2013 | ASIN: B00CXGC8LI, ISBN: 1492224766 | 46 pages | AZW3/EPUB/MOBI | 5.74 MB
A better understanding of Thor’s appeal can be found in just about every aspect of the history and evolution of the figure over the centuries, including the origins of the god, the evocative imagery used to describe him, and even the parallels between Thor and similar gods and heroes.
All of this has been buffeted by literature, such as the stories about Thor found in the Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda, and the connection societies have had with Thor for hundreds of years, even up until today. This work also examines the decline and displacement of Norse mythology by Christianity, the reasons why Thor was often the last god worshiped by the Norse, and today’s remnants of Thorism, including his parallels in other faiths, his role in revived Neo-Heathenism and his appearance in other media as a hero in comics and films. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about Thor like you never have before, in no time at all.
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