Twenty-five astonishing tales, set in a mountainous Far North land of fire and ice, recall the dramatic creation of earth, sea, and sky and the chilling struggles between giants, trolls, and legendary heroes. Thrilling exploits of Nordic deities will delight anyone captivated by ancient myths and legends. Republication of Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas, originally published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, London, 1908.
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Story of the Vikings Coloring Book by A. G. Smith Thirty-eight meticulous rendered illustrations of Viking saga: European raids, American and Russian presence, ship construction, weapons, art, literature, much more. Captions.
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.
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.
