Nordic Folklore

Nordic Folklore
Title Nordic Folklore PDF eBook
Author Reimund Kvideland
Publisher Indiana University Press
Pages 274
Release 1989
Genre Social Science
ISBN 9780253205216

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" . . . it presents some of the most important folklore studies to appear in [Nordic] countries in the past thirty years." —The Scandinavian-American Bulletin " . . . will . . . be of interest to folklorists in general. The selected essays . . . deal with issues that any folklorist who wishes to be up-to-date must consider. . . . A valuable addition to folklore studies . . . " —Choice Nordic folklore studies have made major theoretical contributions to international folklore scholarship. The articles in this collection not only reflect areas in which Nordic folklore studies have been particularly strong, but also demonstrate recent changes in theoretical paradigms and empirical application.

Norse Mythology #2

Norse Mythology #2
Title Norse Mythology #2 PDF eBook
Author Neil Gaiman
Publisher Dark Horse Comics (Single Issues)
Pages 32
Release 2020-11-04
Genre Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN

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Neil Gaiman! P. Craig Russell! Loki is forced to atone for his latest prank by pitting two groups of dwarfs against each other in a contest that will either bring the gods greater treasures than they could dream of, or cost him his head . . . or both.

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas
Title Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas PDF eBook
Author Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher
Pages 556
Release 1908
Genre Mythology, Norse
ISBN

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Nordic Tales

Nordic Tales
Title Nordic Tales PDF eBook
Author Chronicle Books
Publisher Chronicle Books
Pages 163
Release 2019-08-13
Genre Fiction
ISBN 9781452174471

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Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
Title D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths PDF eBook
Author Ingri d'Aulaire
Publisher New York Review of Books
Pages 188
Release 2005-05-31
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9781590171257

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The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.

Norse Mythology Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)

Norse Mythology Volume 1 (Graphic Novel)
Title Norse Mythology Volume 1 (Graphic Novel) PDF eBook
Author Neil Gaiman
Publisher Dark Horse Comics
Pages 164
Release 2021-03-23
Genre Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN 1506718744

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V. 1: "Collects issues 1-6 of the Dark Horse comic adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology"--

Norse Myths

Norse Myths
Title Norse Myths PDF eBook
Author Matt Ralphs
Publisher Penguin
Pages 146
Release 2021-08-17
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0744052521

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A beautifully illustrated and compelling collection of more than 30 ancient Norse myths for children. Exciting stories, extraordinary creatures, and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come together in this compendium of Norse myths--first told long ago by the Vikings. Perfect for children ages 7 to 9, this collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings. Read about Thor, the god of thunder and how he once disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge on a giant and retrieve his powerful hammer, Mjolnir; and how Sif, the goddess of fertility, had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Each myth is told with thrilling immediacy, in language that is easy for children to understand, while retaining the awe, majesty, and intrigue of the original tales. Stunning illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder breathe new life into each story. Additional feature pages delve deeper into the mythical world, providing profiles of the featured gods and goddesses and giving the context behind the myths. The reference section provides key background information, such as Norse cosmology and facts about the incredible Norse characters, and comes complete with a pronunciation e-guide. Norse Myths is the perfect gift, featuring foil on the cover and beautiful illustrations throughout. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. This stunning ebook will be treasured forever.