Norse Wisdom
Insights from the Viking Age
$38.24
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
16 March 2027
Summary
The Norse saw the world as a place infused with sacred meaning and divine presence. Viking and Old Norse philosophy focused on fatalism, personal honor, and courage, emphasizing living virtuously to be remembered after death. Grounded in the Hávamál, it promoted wisdom, self-reliance, and accepting fate (Wyrd) while striving for fame, with a belief in a multi-layered afterlife, including Valhalla.
In Norse Wisdom, quotes enlighten the reader on a range of topics including tackling lif…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838867690 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1838867694 |
| Author: | Lisa Gee |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Amber Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 16 March 2027 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 124mm x 164mm |
| Series: | Chinese Bound Mini |
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Lisa Gee
Dr Lisa Gee is a London-based editor, writer, lecturer, and researcher. She is a contributing author for The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Greece.
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