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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 thundering powerhouse; and the exquisite mafic-wielding Freyja.

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PublisherKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group

ISBN-100394748468

ISBN-139780394748467

eBay Product ID (ePID)170126

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Publication Year1981

TopicCultural Heritage, Fantasy / Collections & Anthologies, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology

Book TitleNorse Myths

LanguageEnglish

GenreSocial Science, Fiction

AuthorKevin Crossley-Holland

Book SeriesThe Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9in

Item Length9.2in

Item Weight15 Oz

Item Width6.1in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition19

Reviews"Kevin Crossley-Holland retells the Norse myths in clear, attractive prose . . . An excellent introduction, notes, and a glossary provide mythological and historical backgrounds and suggest parallels with myths in other parts of the world." --The Denver Post "This beautiful retelling of tales from ancient Norse mythology features Odin, Thor, Loki, and many more fascinating figures." -- Booklist, "Kevin Crossley-Holland retells the Norse myths in clear, attractive prose . . . An excellent introduction, notes, and a glossary provide mythological and historical backgrounds and suggest parallels with myths in other parts of the world." The Denver Post, "Kevin Crossley-Holland retells the Norse myths in clear, attractive prose ... An excellent introduction, notes, and a glossary provide mythological and historical backgrounds and suggest parallels with myths in other parts of the world." --The Denver Post "This beautiful retelling of tales from ancient Norse mythology features Odin, Thor, Loki, and many more fascinating figures." -- Booklist

Dewey Decimal293/.13

Table of ContentAcknowledgments / xi Introduction / xiv The Norse World / xiv Cosmology / xx The Pantheon / xxv Sources / xxxii The Literary Structure of the Myths / xxxvi Approach / xxxix The Myths 1. The Creation / 3 2. The War of the Aesir and Vanir / 7 3. The Building of Asgard's Wall / 9 4. Lord of the Gallows / 15 5. The Song of Rig / 18 6. The Mead of Poetry / 26 7. Loki's Children and the Building of Fenrir / 33 8. The Theft of Idun's Apples / 38 9. The Marriage of Njord and Skadi / 44 10. The Treasures of the Gods / 48 11. Skirnir's Journey / 54 12. The Lay of Grimnir / 59 13. The Necklace of the Brisings / 65 14. The Lay of Thrym / 70 15. The Lay of Vafthrudnir / 75 16. Thor's Journey to Utgard / 80 17. The Lay of Hymir / 95 18. Hyndla's Poem / 100 19. Thor's Duel with Hrungnir / 104 20. Odin and Billing's Daughter / 112 21. Gylfi and Gedion / 114 22. The Lay of Harbard / 116 23. The Ballad of Svipdag / 121 24. Thor and Geirrod / 127 25. The Lay of Loddfafnir / 133 26. Otter's Ransom / 136 27. The Lay of Alvis / 143 28. Balder's Dreams / 147 29. The Death of Balder / 150 30. Loki's Flyting / 162 31. The Binding of Loki / 169 32. Ragnarok / 173 Notes / 179 Glossary / 237 Bibliography / 254 Index / 263

Number of Pages320 Pages