--- product_id: 36614226 title: "The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion" price: "26671CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/36614226-the-viking-spirit-an-introduction-to-norse-mythology-and-religion store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion **Price:** 26671CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion - **How much does it cost?** 26671CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/36614226-the-viking-spirit-an-introduction-to-norse-mythology-and-religion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the enduringly popular website Norse Mythology for Smart People, it’s written to scholarly standards, but in a simple, clear, and entertaining style that’s easy to understand and a pleasure to read. It includes gripping retellings of no less than 34 epic Norse myths – more than any other book in the field – while also providing an equally comprehensive overview of the fascinating Viking religion of which Norse mythology was a part. You’ll learn about the Vikings’ gods and goddesses, their concept of fate, their views on the afterlife, their moral code, how they thought the universe was structured, how they practiced their religion, the role that magic played in their lives, and much more. With its inclusion of the latest groundbreaking research in the field, The Viking Spirit is the ultimate introduction to the timeless splendor of Norse mythology and religion for the 21st Century. Review: An EXCELLENT Introduction for Aspiring Humanities Majors - I haven't done much research into this book prior to purchase, unlike my purchases for Michael Haag's books on the Knights Templar or Romulus Hillsborough's analysis on the Shinsengumi. This was a pure purchase on a whim in response to passing my first history class in college. Literally sat there and said "I like the cover, go". Just got it I'd say 2 hours ago, came home, skimmed through the book and MAN, that bibliography. It's been very apparent, at least to me, that finding a solid, well research, and widely circulated book like this is a treasure to any aspiring historian's collection of reference material and this fits my bill personally. I've read some chunks of the text just to know what I'm getting into and it's straightforward, doesn't go on tangents, and tells you the facts straight with plenty of notes you can flip to and get your references. This organization and structure alone, is why I hopped on the computer to type this review. As for the quality of the references, I've spotted some philosophical takes (which is ALWAYS appreciated when examining cultures, especially theological/social conepts) and a majority of the prints are recent so it's a matter of "you're getting relevant and recent references". Also from a variety of locations so you're not getting an entire bias of American works but rather Canada, Netherlands, Sweden Etc. so you also have a variety of outlooks on a relatively wide topic. Not to mention, consistent review over specific authors, meaning you're getting a clean line of understanding rather than jumping from 30 different authors. It's this that is stunningly impressive. Now it seems weird to post a 5-star review on "oh my god the bibliography is so good" even though I've only read the intro thus far, but my point is this: organized, thorough, research deserves praise, ESPECIALLY for widely circulated material such as this. This book is probably one of the first things you see on your desertcart search for Norse Mythology and for anyone interested in such non-fiction material who want the best bang for their buck when they can't readily find scholarly works, these books are stellar to have. To the author, Mr. McCoy I greatly look forward to my little pandemic summer of fun ahead for me, thank you for your work and research, I'm bound to dig some information myself. To the reader of this review, again it's digestible, easy to pick up, and fundamentally sound in terms of logos and references. If you're aspiring to go into such fields whether it be history, literature, theology, sociology, philosophy, I'd recommend this. Review: Great read - Loved it ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #132,438 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in Scandinavian History #136 in General History of Religion #176 in History of Religions | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,513 Reviews | ## Images ![The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812r6dZONqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An EXCELLENT Introduction for Aspiring Humanities Majors *by J***S on May 15, 2020* I haven't done much research into this book prior to purchase, unlike my purchases for Michael Haag's books on the Knights Templar or Romulus Hillsborough's analysis on the Shinsengumi. This was a pure purchase on a whim in response to passing my first history class in college. Literally sat there and said "I like the cover, go". Just got it I'd say 2 hours ago, came home, skimmed through the book and MAN, that bibliography. It's been very apparent, at least to me, that finding a solid, well research, and widely circulated book like this is a treasure to any aspiring historian's collection of reference material and this fits my bill personally. I've read some chunks of the text just to know what I'm getting into and it's straightforward, doesn't go on tangents, and tells you the facts straight with plenty of notes you can flip to and get your references. This organization and structure alone, is why I hopped on the computer to type this review. As for the quality of the references, I've spotted some philosophical takes (which is ALWAYS appreciated when examining cultures, especially theological/social conepts) and a majority of the prints are recent so it's a matter of "you're getting relevant and recent references". Also from a variety of locations so you're not getting an entire bias of American works but rather Canada, Netherlands, Sweden Etc. so you also have a variety of outlooks on a relatively wide topic. Not to mention, consistent review over specific authors, meaning you're getting a clean line of understanding rather than jumping from 30 different authors. It's this that is stunningly impressive. Now it seems weird to post a 5-star review on "oh my god the bibliography is so good" even though I've only read the intro thus far, but my point is this: organized, thorough, research deserves praise, ESPECIALLY for widely circulated material such as this. This book is probably one of the first things you see on your Amazon search for Norse Mythology and for anyone interested in such non-fiction material who want the best bang for their buck when they can't readily find scholarly works, these books are stellar to have. To the author, Mr. McCoy I greatly look forward to my little pandemic summer of fun ahead for me, thank you for your work and research, I'm bound to dig some information myself. To the reader of this review, again it's digestible, easy to pick up, and fundamentally sound in terms of logos and references. If you're aspiring to go into such fields whether it be history, literature, theology, sociology, philosophy, I'd recommend this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by J***P on April 21, 2026* Loved it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Introduction Written by Someone with Passion *by C***R on January 4, 2019* This is exactly what it is described of being, an introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion. It is written in an easily digestible style. It gives information in a straightforward manner without being dry. You can read the passion of the author in the pages. This will be the first book on the Norse that I have read and I feel comfortable diving into a more books now that I have a foundation to build off of. My one complaint (if it can even be listed as such for it seems to harsh) is his inclusion of several myths that he himself asserts as having been influenced in it's entirety by the writer Snorri and quite possibly a fabrication using the original mythology as a baseline for the story. But this is a minor complaint encompassing perhaps two stories out of the 40+ in the book. All in all this is a quick read and I would encourage anyone looking for a foundation in the Nordic beliefs to read this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Viking Spirit: An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion - The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes (Hackett Classics) - Norse Mythology --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/36614226-the-viking-spirit-an-introduction-to-norse-mythology-and-religion](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/36614226-the-viking-spirit-an-introduction-to-norse-mythology-and-religion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*