Asgard: The Handbook to Norse Mythology

Have you ever wondered how Odin gained his wisdom? Or why Thor's hammer never misses its mark? Do you want to know the story behind Freyja's feline chariot?

Whether you're already steeped in the Viking sagas or you're encountering these myths for the first time, this is your essential guide to the characters of Norse mythology. Drawing on sources ranging from the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda to Viking Age rune stones and medieval manuscripts, author and historian Genevieve Gornichec offers rich and revealing profiles of each god, goddess, giant, hero and monster. Discover their origins, their most famous exploits and their defining attributes - from ravens and wolves to hammers and necklaces - all brought to life on the page by illustrator Isabel Greenberg.