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Mark Daniels

Gods, Heroes and Monsters

Gods, Heroes and Monsters retells the ancient stories from around the world, which have been passed down by generation after generation of storytellers, each bringing a clearer understanding of life’s biggest questions.
Since the dawn of communication, humankind has looked around itself and used myths and legends to make sense of the world. Imaginative tales of goddesses, heroes, villains and beasts bring understanding to the biggest questions in life: Who made the world? What happens when we die? Where did we come from? How should we live our lives?
Gods, Heroes and Monsters invites you to take your place at the campfire that’s been glowing since the first tale was told. Featuring myths and legends from around the world, discover the fascinating variety — and several surprising similarities — of the stories that have been shared for millennia, from one person to another, one lesson at a time.
Discover ancient stories on love, death, monsters and spirits and listen to tales of love, revenge and war between the pantheon of gods. Hear the tales of ordinary men and women who have stepped up and overcome life-threatening challenges, from Mulan to Hercules.
178 printed pages
Copyright owner
Michael O'Mara Books
Original publication
2023
Publication year
2023
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  • S S Yashvanti Soyhas quoted7 hours ago
    One of the most notable influences of Norse mythology is found in the English names for the days of the week. Monday and Sunday were named after the moon and sun respectively, with Tuesday to Friday dedicated to a different Norse god. It was in fact the Romans who first named the days of the week after the sun, the moon and five deities: Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. You can still hear the remnants of those Roman names in the Spanish and French days of the week. The Nordics, however, took those Roman names for each day and simply switched their own corresponding god onto each one. The day named after the Roman god of war Mars changed names to the Norse god of war Tyr. It is the Norse versions that seem to have stuck in the Germanic languages, including English.

    DAY

    OLD NORSE

    DEDICATED TO

    Monday

    Mánadagr

    The moon

    Tuesday

    Týsdagr

    Tyr, god of justice and war

    Wednesday

    Óðinsdagr

    Odin, god of war, wisdom and poetry

    Thursday

    Þórsdagr

    Thor, god of protection and thunder

    Friday

    Frjádagr

    Freyja, goddess of love

    Saturday

    Laugardagr

    Saturn, god of harvest

    Sunday

    Sunnudagr

    The sun
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  • t2hnikhas quoted10 months ago
    It was in fact the Romans who first named the days of the week after the sun, the moon and five deities: Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. You can still hear the remnants of those Roman names in the Spanish and French days of the week. The Nordics, however, took those Roman names for each day and simply switched their own corresponding god onto each one

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