How Thor lost his thunder : the changing faces of an Old Norse God

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Title
"How Thor lost his thunder : the changing faces of an Old Norse God"
Statement of Responsibility
Declan Taggart
Publisher
  • Routledge
Publication Year
  • 2018
Book size
25 cm
Series Name / No
  • : hbk

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Notes

"How Thor Lost his Thunder is the first major English-language study of early medieval evidence for the Old Norse god, Thor. In this book, the most common modern representations of Thor are examined, such as images of him wreathed in lightning, and battling against monsters and giants. The origins of these images within Iron Age and early medieval evidence are then uncovered and investigated. In doing so, the common cultural history of Thor's cult and mythology is explored and some of his lesser known traits are revealed, including a possible connection to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in Iceland."--Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references and index

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