The Norse Myths |
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Author:
| Crossley-Holland, Kevin |
Series title: | The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library |
ISBN: | 978-0-394-74846-7 |
Publication Date: | Jul 1981 |
Publisher: | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Pantheon |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $22.00 |
Book Description:
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With black-and-white drawings throughout, here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the pre-Christian Scandinavian world to life and bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. Included are tales of Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods; Thor, the...
More Description With black-and-white drawings throughout, here are thirty-two classic myths that bring the pre-Christian Scandinavian world to life and bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.
Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts engage in prodigious drinking bouts, contests of strength, greedy schemes for gold, and lusty encounters. Included are tales of Odin, the wisest and most fearsome of all the gods; Thor, the thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite mafic-wielding Freyja.