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More copies of this ISBN:Norse Mythology: Great Stories from the Eddasby Hamilton Wrig Mabie
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Written in the 13th century, the Eddas are Icelandic collections of early Scandinavian mythology that relate the marvelous deeds of Old Norse gods and heroes. The present volume features masterful retellings of 17 of the best tales — from Odin's trip to Mimir in search of knowledge, the making of Thor's hammer, and the loss of Idun's wondrous apples, to securing the horrible Fenris-Wolf with strong, unbreakable silken twine "made out of . . . the sound of a cat's footsteps, the roots of the mountains, the breath of a fish, and the sinew of a bear." Here also are well-told accounts of "The Making of the World, " "Gods and Men, " "Thor Goes Fishing, " "The Death of Balder, " "How Loke was Punished, " "The Twilight of the Gods, " and "The New Earth." Brimming with fantasy and authentic Nordic flavor, these ancient stories offer a wonderful sampling of the imaginative tales that entertained medieval Scandinavians over 700 years ago. Synopsis:Imaginative retellings of 17 ancient Norse tales, ranging from the creation of the world to the death of the gods. Included are Odin's trip to Mimer in search of knowledge, the making of Thor's hammer, the loss of Idun's wondrous apples, and the task of securing the dreaded Fenris-wolf. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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