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Treasury of Norse mythology stories of intrigue, trickery, love, and revenge

"Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in a stunning tableau of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki. The lyrical storytelling of award-winning author Donna...

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Main Author: Napoli, Donna Jo, 1948- (Author)
Other Authors: Balit, Christina (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, DC : National Geographic, [2015]
Subjects:
Mythology, Norse > Juvenile nonfiction.
Gods, Norse > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mythology, Norse > Pictorial works.
Picture books for children.
Tales > Scandinavia.
Illustrated works.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Note on Norse Names
  • Creation
  • The Cosmos
  • The Gods Clash
  • Odin's Quest
  • Loki's Monstrous Children
  • Wagers & Treasures
  • Shape-Shifters
  • Heimdall's Many Children
  • Freyja's Shame
  • Thor's Hammer
  • Thor the Greedy
  • Idunn's Apples
  • Skadi & Njord
  • Frey & Gerd
  • Death by Blunder
  • The Gods Take Vengeance
  • Kvasir's Enduring Poetry
  • Destruction
  • Afterword
  • Map of the Ancient Norse World
  • Time Lines of Norse History
  • Cast of Characters
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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