Legends of Norse Mythology
$24.99
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price
Skip to product information
Legends of Norse Mythology is an illustrated 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 Gjálp and Greip.
A captivating visual portrayal of each figure helps 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 of four famous Norse tales and events:
Legends of Norse Mythology
By Tom Birkett
$24.99
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price
Members save 15% in the Bookshop. Sign in or become a member.
Pickup available at The Eric Carle Museum Bookshop
Usually ready in 24 hours
Most orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Free in-store pickup at the Bookshop.
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 Gjálp and Greip.
A captivating visual portrayal of each figure helps 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 of four 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 Ragnarök
ISBN
9780711260795
Pages
80 pages
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Published
Oct 3, 2023
Language
en
Cover type
Hardcover
Book details
- Authors
- Tom Birkett
- ISBN
- 9780711260795
- Publisher
- Wide Eyed Editions
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Published
- Oct 3, 2023
- Publication year
- 2023
- Pages
- 80
- Dimensions
- 267.0 in × 19.0 in × 210.0 in
- Language
- en
- Categories
- Juvenile NonfictionParanormal & SupernaturalCuriosities & WondersHistoryReferenceEncyclopediasSocial ScienceFolklore & MythologyJuvenile FictionLegends, Myths, Fables