Favorite Norse Myths
Title | Favorite Norse Myths PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 102 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780590480475 |
A collection of rarely retold tales from the "Elder Edda" and the "Younger Edda", two six-hundred-year-old Norse Manuscripts.
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 |
Popular Tales from Norse Mythology
Title | Popular Tales from Norse Mythology PDF eBook |
Author | George Webbe Dasent |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 378 |
Release | 2012-04-13 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0486119742 |
42 thrilling folktales include "Dapplegrim," "Tatterhood," "The Werewolf," "Such Women Are," "The Three Dogs," "Temptations," "The Magician's Pupil," "Legend of Tannhäuser," "The Outlaw," "The Widow's Son," "The Three Sisters Trapped in a Mountain," "The Blue Belt," "The Seven Ravens," and "The Goatherd" (source of the Rip van Winkle 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.
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 Myths & Tales
Title | Norse Myths & Tales PDF eBook |
Author | Flame Tree Studio (Literature and Science) |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 508 |
Release | 2018-12-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1787552608 |
Curated new Myths and Tales. Lively, stark and formidable, the imagery of Norse mythology storms through this classic collection. The fierce glory of Odin, Frey, Loki and their fellow gods of Asgard are featured here with all the great adventures, from Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life, to the endings of Ragnarok. And from the fabled Bifrost to the forging of Thor’s hammer, each Viking legend is riven with a vitality that speaks to us still. The latest title in Flame Tree's beautiful, comprehensive series of Gothic Fantasy titles, concentrates on the ancient, epic origins of modern fantasy.
Myths of the Norsemen
Title | Myths of the Norsemen PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Lancelyn Green |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013-05-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 014134525X |
Norse myths and legends introduced by bestselling author Michelle Paver, creator of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness collection and Gods and Warriors, her epic new Greek Bronze Age series for Puffin. 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. Puffin Classics contain additional endnotes for children including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more.