- Subjects
- Published
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New York :
Pantheon Books
1980.
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- xli, 276 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-261) and index.
- ISBN
- 0394748468
0394500482 - Main Author
Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds
Review by Publisher Summary 2With 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.