Full of giants, trolls, heroes, and beautiful princesses, these 42 folktales include such favorites as "Temptations," "The Magician's Pupil," "Legend of Tannhäuser," "The Outlaw," "The Widow's Son," and "The Goatherd."
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.
Bulfinch's Medieval Mythology: The Age of Chivalry by Thomas Bulfinch Bulfinch encompasses tales from Camelot, dramatic narratives from The Mabinogeon, and stories of the noble warriors of English history. Young readers can find no better introduction to medieval myths and legends.
The Poetic Edda: The Mythological Poems by Henry Adams Bellows The ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen live on in these translations known as the "Lays of the Gods." This 13th-century collection recaptures a mythical world that influenced Tolkien and other storytellers.
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.
Great Norse, Celtic and Teutonic Legends by Wilhelm Wägner Captivating collection of legends and romances from the Teutonic Middle Ages—Hegeling and Nibelung, Beowulf, Knights of the Round Table, Lohengrin, more. Inspiring reading, both in and out of the classroom.
