{"product_id":"norse-mythology-a-to-z","title":"Norse Mythology A to Z by Kathleen N. Daly","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNorse Mythology A to Z by Kathleen N. Daly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eNorse mythology is naturally sprawling and cataclysmic, preserved across fragmented medieval Icelandic manuscripts like the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003ePoetic Edda\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eProse Edda\u003c\/i\u003e. Daly tames this complex material by using an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003ealphabetical, cross-referenced encyclopedia format\u003c\/b\u003e. This allows readers to instantly pull up specific characters while tracking how they connect to the larger mythic timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe manual comprehensively covers several distinct dimensions of Norse lore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nine Realms and Cosmic Geography:\u003c\/b\u003e Structural overviews of the Viking universe bound by the world tree \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eYggdrasil\u003c\/b\u003e, detailing realms like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003eAsgard\u003c\/b\u003e (home of the warrior gods), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eMidgard\u003c\/b\u003e (the mortal realm), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003eJotunheim\u003c\/b\u003e (land of the giants), and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"238\"\u003eHelheim\u003c\/b\u003e (the underworld).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Two Divine Tribes:\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring the histories, traits, and bitter historical conflicts between the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\"\u003eAesir\u003c\/b\u003e (the sky gods of war and government, led by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003eOdin\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eThor\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003eFrigg\u003c\/b\u003e) and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003eVanir\u003c\/b\u003e (the older deities of fertility, nature, and magic, like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"244\"\u003eFreyr\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"254\"\u003eFreya\u003c\/b\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Forces of Chaos and Doom:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep-dive profiles on the trickster \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eLoki\u003c\/b\u003e and his monstrous, world-ending children: the apocalyptic wolf \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003eFenrir\u003c\/b\u003e, the ocean-spanning serpent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eJormungand\u003c\/b\u003e, and the half-dead ruler \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"205\"\u003eHel\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegendary Heroes and Sagas:\u003c\/b\u003e Entries on mortal champions, valkyries, and berserkers, tracking the human side of the legends through figures like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003eSigurd the Volsung\u003c\/b\u003e and his interactions with dragon hoard curses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eBecause Scandinavian names are highly complex and characters frequently hold multiple titles or aliases, navigating the Eddas can be incredibly intimidating for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eBecause Scandinavian names are highly complex and characters frequently hold multiple titles or aliases, navigating the Eddas can be incredibly intimidating for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eKathleen N. 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