Synopses & Reviews
Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This collection of Norse sagas retold by author Padraic Colum gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine.
Synopsis
From master storyteller Padriac Colum, winner of a Newbery Honor for The Golden Fleece, comes a collection of fifteen timeless tales inspired by Norse mythology. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This collection of Norse sagas retold by author Padraic Colum gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Padraic Columandlt;/Bandgt; (1881and#8211;1972) was a poet, a playwright, and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is best known for his works for children, including andlt;iandgt;The Children of Odinandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;The Golden Fleeceandlt;/iandgt; (a Newbery Honor Book).William Andrew ("Willy") Pogany (August 1882 and#8211; 30 July 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children's and other books.