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An Asgard Island Glossary
Althing – traditional gathering ceremony for innfodt raiders and their utlending women
Althing-vellir – place where the althing ceremony is held
Eldrer – council of elders
Frigga – highest among the Norse goddesses, wife of Odin
God kveld – good evening
Havamal – ancient text offering advice to the young men of Asgard about how to please a wife and be a good husband
Hel – Hell in Norse mythology
Hjem – home
Hjerte – heart
Hneftafl – game of strategy played on a carved wooden board
Horde – small chest, used for holding valuables
Hund feig – cowardly dog
Innfodt – the native-born people of Asgard Island
Ja – yes
Jeg gjor – I will
Knorr – single-masted ship used for transporting cargo
Kvasir – a mysterious son of the gods, associated with wisdom and poetry
Langvarig sovn – the deepest sleep
Mine – my
Nei – no
Odin – chief ruler among all the gods, powerful and wise
Sommer root – extracted juice of this plant can be used to induce sleep
Stille – peace, calm, quiet
Thor – god of the sky, thunder and lightning
Torque – a decorative band of metal worn around the neck
Tyr – god of war and bravery
Ulv – wolf
Utlending – foreigner
Vaer snill – please
Valhalla – Heaven in Norse mythology
Valkyries – fierce warrior maidens in the Norse myths
Vaningshus – longhouse, the most common type of dwelling on Asgard
Velkommen – welcome
Vokter – the peacekeeper, appointed by the eldrer to enforce the laws and serve as guardian of the island’s security
About the Author
Reviewers use words like “exquisite” and “stunning” to describe Shelly Thacker’s unique blend of powerful emotion, edge-of-your-seat adventure, and sizzling sensuality. A USA Today bestselling author, Shelly has earned lavish praise from Publishers Weekly, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Oakland Press, who have called her romance novels “innovative,” “addictive,” “erotic” and “powerful.”
Twice honored as an RWA RITA Award finalist, Shelly has received numerous other accolades for her work, including a National Readers' Choice Award, several Romantic Times Certificates of Excellence, and five straight KISS Awards for her outstanding heroes. The Detroit Free Press has twice placed her books on their annual list of the year's best romances.
When she’s not at the computer, you’ll find Shelly reading with her kids, knitting in local cafes, or kickboxing at the gym. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two daughters.
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