Myths of the Norsemen
Title | Myths of the Norsemen PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Langford |
Publisher | Puffin Classics |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2024-09-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780241735411 |
Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this epic edition of Myths of the Norsemen. The great Norse sagas are full of magic and heroic deeds. Odin's wanderings, Thor's hammer, the death of Bakkur, the vision of Ragnarok - tales which have been told since time immemorial - are given a fresh life in this version, written as one continuous exciting adventure story.
Norse Myths
Title | Norse Myths PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Ralphs |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2021-08-17 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0744052521 |
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.
The Saga of the Volsungs
Title | The Saga of the Volsungs PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Hackett Publishing |
Pages | 183 |
Release | 2017-07-31 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1624666353 |
From the translator of the bestselling Poetic Edda (Hackett, 2015) comes a gripping new rendering of two of the greatest sagas of Old Norse literature. Together the two sagas recount the story of seven generations of a single legendary heroic family and comprise our best source of traditional lore about its members—including, among others, the dragon-slayer Sigurd, Brynhild the Valkyrie, and the Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok.
Treasury of Norse Mythology
Title | Treasury of Norse Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Donna Jo Napoli |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 196 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Gods, Norse |
ISBN | 1426320981 |
Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.
Norse Mythology
Title | Norse Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Litchfield |
Publisher | Arcturus Publishing |
Pages | 424 |
Release | 2018-01-16 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1788883535 |
The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years. This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the principal sources of knowledge of Norse mythology, and the Sagas of the ancient world of the Vikings. Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Mythology will conjure up a world of heroism and romance that will enthrall readers.
Viking Myths and Sagas
Title | Viking Myths and Sagas PDF eBook |
Author | Rosalind Kerven |
Publisher | Chartwell Books |
Pages | 370 |
Release | 2017-09-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0785835555 |
Written in consultation with leading academics.
Norse Stories Retold from the Eddas
Title | Norse Stories Retold from the Eddas PDF eBook |
Author | Hamilton Wright Mabie |
Publisher | |
Pages | 184 |
Release | 1882 |
Genre | Edda Snorra Sturlusonar |
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