Meeting the Other in Norse Myth and Legend
- ISBN-10
- 1843840421
- ISBN-13
- 9781843840428
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 291
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- DS Brewer
- Author
- John McKinnell
Description
"Close examination of the significant theme of other-worldly encounters in Norse myth and legend, including giantesses, monsters and the dead"--Provided by publisher.
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