Legends of Norse Mythology (eBook)

Enter a world of gods, giants, monsters and heroes

Tom Birkett (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
80 Seiten
Wide Eyed Editions (Verlag)
978-0-7112-6078-8 (ISBN)

Infos

Legends of Norse Mythology is anillustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters, and heroes retold anew. Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett, this collection of timeless tales is the perfect gift for lovers of Viking myths as well as readers looking for an introduction to this epic world ofmystical power, battles, quests and intrigue. With this book, readers can take an adventure through time to a realm of ice and fire, magic and mischief. They'll meet a cast of characters from Norse folklore and be swept up in their epic deeds and fates. Inside, there are more than 30 profiles of Norse figures from gods and goddesses, to giants, elves, monsters and other mythical beings. Each profile introduces the figure, including their defining attributes and a new retelling of their story, along with sidelights of extra facts and details. Figures include familiar gods like Thor to lesser-known legends such as giant sisters Gjlp and Greip. A captivating visual portrayal of each figurehelps crystallize these beings in readers' imaginations. Isabella Mazzanti's evocative artwork perfectly express the fantastic traits and powers of the mythical figures within. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries offour famous Norse tales and events: The story of Ymir and the Nine Worlds How Thor's Hammer Was Made The Mead of Poetry The Tale of Ragnark A visual feast and a journey to another world this book is perfect for the whole family to explore and enjoy. From the trickster god Loki and his mischievous ways to the powerful Norns the three women who weaved the destinies of all living beings discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 3.10.2023
• Reihe/Serie: Legends of the Past
• Illustrationen: Isabella Mazzanti
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Geschichte / Politik
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
• Schlagworte: Aegir • Ancient • Ancient history • ancient history age 7-11 • Baldur • Beasts • Bragi • characters • characters from norse mythology • childrens book of myths and legends • civilisations • Civilizations • dwarves • ELF • Elves • elvish • Fables • fates • fenja • Fenrir • Freyja • Freyr • Frigg • Gjálp • Goddess • Goddesses • god of thunder • Gods • Greip • gullveig • Heimdall • Hel • Heroes • History • history age 7-11 • hrungnir • Huginn • Idun • illustrated encyclopedia • Jörmungandr • KS2 history'KS2 ancient history • KS2 vikings • Legend • Legends • Loki • Menja • Mimir • monsters • mortals • Muninn • mythical • mythologica • Mythology • Myths • njord • Norse • norse myth characters • norse myths for children • norse myths for kids • Odin • RAN • SIF • skadi • sleipnir • Surt • tales of norse mythology • The Children of the Gods • The Norns • Thor • thrym • treasury of myths • Tyr • Underworld • Útgarða-Loki • Valkyries • viking • vikings for children • vikings for kids • Viking Stories
• ISBN-10: 0-7112-6078-8 / 0711260788
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7112-6078-8 / 9780711260788