River, Charles

Ragnarok: The Origins and History of the Apocalypse in Norse Mythology

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ISBN 13:: 9781979236089
author:: River, Charles
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 92
Dimensions:: 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, History,
Condition:: New
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Ragnarok: The Origins and History of the Apocalypse in Norse Mythology by Charles River;Charles River Editors explores one of the most fascinating elements of Norse cosmology - the end of times foretold in crushing detail. This event, known as Ragnarök, is a mighty battle that will bring about the downfall of the world. According to medieval accounts and online resources, Ragnarök is comprised of four principal cataclysmic events: the Fimbulwinter, Surtr's "world fire", the sinking of the earth beneath the waves whipped up by the Midgard Serpent, and the darkening/disappearance of the sun after Fenris-Wolf devours it. This apocalyptic drama seems to be foretold in the stories of the gods themselves, reflecting the Germanic faith in fate. For further reading, a bibliography is included, providing a starting point for those interested in delving deeper into Norse mythology and its rich history.

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