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  • The Viking Spirit

  • An Introduction to Norse Mythology and Religion
  • By: Daniel McCoy
  • Narrated by: Andrew Tell
  • Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (76 ratings)

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Summary

The Viking Spirit is an introduction to Norse mythology like no other. As you’d expect from Daniel McCoy, the creator of the endearingly 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 listen to. 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.

©2016 Daniel McCoy (P)2019 Daniel McCoy
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sometimes struggled with less enthusiastic retell

author clearly knows his stuff, well researched and well written factual interpretation.

ironically despite his points which he clearly makes about a living oral tradition his retellings lacks enthusiasm or a good "narrative style".

would recommend for the detail but look elsewhere for entertainment.

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“Ragnarok is the final chapter in Norse mythology”

A thoroughly interesting book for anyone keen on Norse Mythology. It’s written in really easily understandable language (without patronising you!) and contains tons of facts and stories!
I’m by no means a scholar on the subject and I found it a great listen.
Andrew does an amazing job narrating and keeping you involved throughout the tales.
This is my honest opinion on a free review copy.

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Great book

Very well written book that makes it so easy to understand all connections. I have tried few books before I stumble upon this one. In the past I felt overwhelmed with information. This book is like Norse mythology for dummies but at the same time is written on high level so every intelligent person interested will appreciate. Love the fact that the narrator is male. Found couple of books with female narrator and even though the books were interested I kept getting irritated because they had female narrators.
Will gladly listen to it few times.

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Great book

Great listen and introduction to pagan ways and their stories, definetly reccomend to anyone interested in heathenism

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Good information

The information in this book is valuable and well researched. The book avoids making any declarations of fact and backs up what is known with sources.
The narrator however is not the best, and the pronunciations of words is questionable and often sounds garbled like he's trying to get through it quick.

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Good for every level of knowledge

Very informative. Couldn't think of a better tool if you're just starting to learn about Norse mythology, but also useful for someone much more informed. If you're the latter you may pick up on some of the stories missing out some details, but these are only ever insignificant details that can be easily forgiven by the wealth of insight provided.

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Great introduction into Norse beliefs

This is a great book with great story telling and explanations of where they come from. It explains everything in great detail and if you want to understand Norse beliefs this is an amazing starting point.

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Good but a bit long winded

More character could have been put in the retelling of the stories. A good overview of the mythology in general.

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a very in-depth read

a very complete and in depth look into Norse religion and how it manifested in every day life

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Excellent delivery of in depth research

Not only do we hear well researched versions of the myths, but we get a detailed explanation of the religion too

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