Thor: Myth to Marvel

ISBN-13: 9781441137159 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 240 str.

Martin Arnold

Opis

The myths of the Norse god Thor were preserved in the Icelandic Eddas, set down in the early Middle Ages. The bane of giants and trolls, Thor was worshipped as the last line of defence against all that threatened early Nordic society. This title explores how the legend of Thor has been adopted, adapted and transformed through history. Martin Arnold is Professor of Scandinavian Literature at Hull University. He is the author of The Post-classical Icelandic Family Saga.