Uncovering Norse Mythology: A Guide Into Norse Gods and Goddesses, Viking Warriors and Magical Creatures (Ancient History Books)

It was what I expected. But being of Norwegian descent; I was already familiar with most of the contents. But its a good introduction to the Mythology and mindset of the Norse (or North) people as a whole.

I really enjoyed Uncovering Norse Mythology: A Guide Into Norse Gods and Goddesses, Viking Warriors and Magical Creatures. It was very well-written and easy to follow. I think even someone who's not a fan of mythology would appreciate the descriptions of the gods and goddesses contained within. While it would be impossible to be comprehensive in a book of this length, the descriptions were more than sufficient for the curious and I've no doubt fans of such modern-day film characters would seriously enjoy Uncovering Norse Mythology. I even found some of the information surprising... for example, the identity of Thor's mother. I especially liked the brief, entertaining stories about the various deities. In addition, the author's choice of photos was spot-on and the pronunciation guide at the end was quite helpful for some of the lesser-known names. Oh, and lest I forget, I also loved this review cited by Lucas Russo on the book's Amazon homepage: "'Another masterpiece by Lucas Russo.' My mom." Five stars to the author...and his mother!

I really enjoyed the other book by this author which covered Greek mythology. It, like this, was really very good. I'm becoming a fan of this author very quickly for the careful way that the books are researched and put together. This book covered Norse mythology and as I have said it is well written and researched. I like the way that the stories are broken down and given context and therefore understanding. They also help you understand the rich history of the Vikings who were ruthless but also a complicated people with some, by today's standards, stage beliefs. The bravery and courage of the fighters are legendary and that is where and how these stories came to be. You can't help get excited about the times and people and of course the gods themselves. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone who is even slightly interested in these people and times.

This is a good book that clearly was well researched. I do like the style and writing of this book, but I did disagree or dislike a few parts of the stories, which is only because I've read these stories somewhere else first, as of course the first way in most cases of a story is your "right way" Definitely worth the read, I'm sure this book will make its way into my repeat pile.

I wanted to get some familiarity before talking the Eddas, and I feel this book has prepared me to dive in. Nicely written and very easy to read.

This book does an amazing job introducing the stories of Norse Mythology in a way that you could tell each and every tale as a memorable bed time story to a little one. It also makes interesting historical notes about how the mythology impacted those who believed in it, and how it continues to impact those living in the modern day. Overall I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading his books on other mythologies!

Ancient culture, philosophy and mythology interest me a lot, and this book did not disappoint, au contraire. It is well researched and delves into the stories and magic powers of Norse Gods, the Viking age, the philosophy and morals of this ancient culture, and what impact they have in the modern world. It's' well written and it keeps your interest going, in an introductory way, it's a fun read and it will bring you into the old magic world of Norse creatures.

A very educational book. It's very informative about the history of the Vikings and their culture. My only pet peeve about it would be, the set up of the book seems to drag on with the facts before actually explaining the Mythology of the Gods itself. It seems that the stories of the Gods and Goddesses are much more brief and vague than the facts given to the reader. I was sent a free book and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Great history info when I am writing. This type of stuff has interest for me

I really enjoyed reading this this book. It is written in a way very easy to comprehend, especially if you’re just starting to learn about Norse Mythology while still not downplaying anything. The magical way it describes every character and every scenario made my love for Norse Mythology greater. Im also starting to get into Norse movies so having this book as a guide was key to understanding all the Gods, Goddesses and Vikings/warriors.

I stopped reading about half way through, after noticing numerous grammar/syntax mistakes. Checking the sources at the end of the book, it appears that the author documented himself on amateur websites. It also contains historical innacuracies.

Great for beginners and great price to buy the book.

really nicely laid out book gives interesting information to my interest in ancient worlds and mythology