D'Aulaires' book of Norse myths
A collection of Norse myths describing the exploits of the Aesir gods and goddesses, beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the day of reckoning. The companion to D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, a treasured part of so many children's libraries, has returned to print after more tha...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
New York Review of Books,
2005.
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| Series: | New York Review children's collection
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| Summary: | A collection of Norse myths describing the exploits of the Aesir gods and goddesses, beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the day of reckoning. The companion to D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, a treasured part of so many children's libraries, has returned to print after more than twenty years. The Caldecott medal winning D'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the all father, Thor the thunder god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens protecting Odin's Valhalla, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Textured illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical northern landscape. Includes color illustrations throughout. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: Norse gods and giants. Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1967. Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 154 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm. |
| ISBN: | 159017125X 9781590171257 |
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