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Illustrated Norse Myths

Brief Description
A brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the... Read More
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A brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the curs



Description

A brand-new collection of Viking myths that tell the story of the Norse gods from creation to the story of how the world will end, including Odin's quest for wisdom, the battles of Thor the thunder god, and the tale of Sigurd the Dragonslayer and the curs
A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting trickster and sea serpents, fire demons and frost giants in these awe-inspiring myths. Includes a guide to Norse names and characters, and internet links to websites to find out more about the Vikings.

Chapters in this book include:
- About Norse Myths
- Characters and Realms

In the Beginning...
- Ymir and the Gods
- Odin's Thirst for Knowledge
- The War of the Gods

Stories of Loki
- Loki Lends a Hand
- Loki's Children
- Loki Tricks the Dwarves

Stories of Thor
- Thor and the Sea Serpent
- Thor's Wedding Day
- Thor and the Frost Giants

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781409550723

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matteo Pincelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 27.0mm

Width: 161.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 280

Series: Illustrated Story Collections

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