Rich selection of age-old legends concerning the gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard, their problems with the mischievous Loki, the exploits of Odin and Thor, the story of Sigurd, the winning of Brynhild, the twilight of the gods and more. Enhanced with over 40 atmospheric illustrations by Willy Pogany.
Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings by Snorri Sturluson Great classic by Icelandic poet/chieftain chronicles reigns of 16 high kings, including Olav II Haraldson, patron saint of Norway. Viking roving gives way to Christianity, unification of Norway. Over 130 illustrations and 5 maps.
Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas by H. A. Guerber Reliable versions of age-old Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape Western culture. Creation of world, deeds of gods and heroes such as Odin and Thor, machinations of Loki, more.
Favorite Norse Myths by Abbie Farwell Brown, E. Boyd Smith Exciting tales from the land of the midnight sun bristle with the mighty deeds of warriors, gods, giants, and other fantastic beings of Norse and Viking legends. 6 illustrations.
Willy Pogány Rediscovered by Jeff A. Menges, Willy Pogany More than 100 color and black-and-white Art Nouveau–style illustrations from fairy tales and adventure stories include scenes from Wagner's "Ring" cycle, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,Gulliver's Travels, and Faust.
Nordic Hero Tales from the Kalevala by James Baldwin, N. C. Wyeth A collection of awe-inspiring stories from Finnish mythology, drawn from the oral traditions of the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. 38 entrancing tales are appropriate for all ages. 4 illustrations.
The Story of Siegfried by James Baldwin Adventure-packed retellings of "The Curse of Gold," "The War with the North-Kings", and eighteen other timeless tales transport young readers to a captivating world of dragons, giants, and gods.
Tales of the Norse Warrior Gods: The Heroes of Asgard by Annie Keary, Eliza Keary, C. E. Brock 29 tales spotlight a pantheon of immortal figures: Odin, chief of all the gods; Loki, deity of mischief; Gerda, the beautiful goddess of light; others. 15 black-and-white illustrations, 3 in color.
Great Myths of the World by Padraic Colum A collection of tales from ancient myth and legend. Isis and Osiris, Gilgamesh, Hercules, Pandora, Quetzalcoatl, and other larger-than-life figures populate these pages in a wonderful treasury for all ages.
Norse Gods and Goddesses by Jeff A. Menges Fourteen large illustrations, with text on facing pages, describe the feats of Odin, the Father of the gods; Ægir, the much-feared master of the seas; and other mythical figures.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for young readers recalls the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and the evil Circe as they attempt to keep Odysseus from his wife, Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.