{"product_id":"the-norse-myths","title":"The Norse Myths","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eThe Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarolyne Larrington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eAn engaging introduction to the world of Norse mythology and its legendary figures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"557\"\u003eIn this richly detailed guide, Carolyne Larrington explores the myths of the Norse gods, heroes, and the cosmos they inhabit. 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