Norse Mythology

The mythology of the Norsemen is fascinating as well as intricate. The amount of detail put into the narratives is astounding for a culture oftern thought to be almost savage. The stories and characteristics of the gods are not unlike those of the Greeks and Romans, but rather than living in an underworld their gods seem to be referred to as living in a far off place on earth. This is not unlike the Greek concept of humans visiting Hades or the Christian concept of angels and demons. Similarites exist between historical and religious backgrounds of many cultures regardless of how complex they may be.

Also, the segment of the book we read also described in detail the poetry and how it came to be, and I was very much impressed with how in depth the poetic styles really are. Especially in a culture based on war and travel, such literary advancement in extraordinary.