The Penguin Book Of Norse Myths

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141937416
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Penguin Book of Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1996-10-31 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE DEFINITIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RETELLING OF NORSE MYTHOLOGY 'Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began' The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world's great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard's Wall to the end in Ragnarok. You'll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the Trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book, discover the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories. 'An excellent introduction to Norse Mythology' Amazon Review 'Extremely well written, highly engaging and entertaining' Amazon Review 'Viking myths and legends written in a humorous and enlightening way' Amazon Review

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780140060560
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Pantheon
ISBN 13 : 9780394748467
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 1981-07-12 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Hodder Wayland
ISBN 13 : 9780750014601
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Norse Myths written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Hodder Wayland. This book was released on 1995 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic book plunges the reader into the excitement, splendour and humour of the Vikings and their world. Gods and men, giants and dwarfs, monsters and witches are brought to life by evocative text and magnificent illustrations.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kevin Crossley-Holland
Publisher : Orion Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9781842552834
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Viking! written by Kevin Crossley-Holland and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Norse myths are second only to the Greek myths in their greatness and power, and these stories of giants striding across the Nordic landscape, of stallions pulling the sun's chariot, of the trickster Loki's shapeshifting, of the slaying of monsters and the passions, squabbles and betrayals of gods and goddesses, are magnificent to read. They are selected and slightly adapted from 'The Penguin Book of Norse Myths', Kevin Crossley-Holland's definitive collection of retellings.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 290 pages
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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold.

Author : HENRY ROMANO
Publisher : DTTV PUBLICATIONS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF THE NORSE written by HENRY ROMANO and published by DTTV PUBLICATIONS. This book was released on 2021-03-06 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once there was another Sun and another Moon, a different Sun and a different Moon from the ones we see now. Sol was the name of that Sun, and Mani was the name of that Moon. Nevertheless, always behind Sol and Mani wolves went a wolf behind each. The wolves caught on them at last, and they devoured Sol and Mani. And then the world was in darkness and cold. In those times, the Gods lived, Odin and Thor, Hödur and Baldur, Tyr and Heimdall, Vidar and Vali, and Loki, the doer of a good doer of evil. Moreover, the beautiful Goddesses lived then, Frigga, Freya, Nanna, Iduna, and Sif. Nevertheless, in the days when the Sun and Moon were destroyed, the Gods were destroyed too—all the Gods except Baldur who had died before that time, Vidar and Vali, the sons of Odin, and Modi and Magni, the sons of Thor. At that time, too, there were men and women in the world. However, before the Sun and the Moon were devoured and before the Gods were destroyed, terrible things happened in the world. Snow fell on the four corners of the earth and kept on falling for three seasons. Winds came and blew everything away. Moreover, the people of the world who had lived on despite the snow and the cold and the winds fought each other, brother killing brother until all the people were destroyed.

Author : Neil Philip
Publisher : Armadillo
ISBN 13 : 9781861478603
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Myths of the Vikings written by Neil Philip and published by Armadillo. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the Norse myths in exciting retellings, with context notes, evoked in bold, eloquent illustrations.

Author : Heilan Yvette Grimes
Publisher : Heilan Yvette Grimes
ISBN 13 : 1879196026
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Norse Myths written by Heilan Yvette Grimes and published by Heilan Yvette Grimes. This book was released on 2010-02-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To be captured by the Northern Thing means to be taken with the Norse stories of the Gods. If that describes you, then The Norse Myths should help. It contains the most complete versions of the Norse myths available in the English language. The Norse Myths is presented as a narrative from the beginning of creation to the final great battle of Ragnarok, followed by the Rebirth. The Norse Myths is split into several parts: Part One: In the Beginning. Eight chapters that set up the Universe. Part Two: The Adventures. Twelve chapters about the adventures of Gods, Elves, Jotuns, Humans. Part Three: The Ending of All Things. Overarching in all the stories is Ragnarokr, the Doom of the Gods. Even in the humorous stories there's a sense of fatality. Part Three is eight chapters leading to the final battle (Ragnarokr) and the subsequent Rebirth into a more Utopian world. Finally, there is a complete Glossary of all the characters, places, and objects in the book. The spelling used in the book is presented with definitions of the word and alternate spellings, followed by a complete description. And there's a Genealogy chart showing the familial relationships of many of the characters. Norse mythology comes from the Nordic countries, including Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland. These countries were heavily influenced by Teutonic (German) mythology. This book contains all of the legends which pertain to the Gods. Future volumes will be about family sagas like The Niebelungenlied (The Ring Saga). There is a deep foreboding, a sense of doom, that pervades Norse mythology. The Gods are not immortal. They can be injured and need to be healed. They can find themselves bent with old age. Against the right enemy they can be killed. From the beginning the Gods know they are in a violent battle of good versus evil. The Gods, mankind of Midgardr, and light elves, are doing what they can to stave off the last battle, Ragnarokr, the Doom of the Gods. They fight against evil giants, ferocious wolves, giant sea serpents, and the cunning Loki. The Nordic countries have harsh winters resulting in a mythology that is darker than most. The Norse hero wants to die a hero's death, in battle, fighting for right. The worst death is the straw death, in bed, old, infirm, and away from the fight. The hero who dies in battle goes to Valhalla or one of the other fighting halls to practice and prepare for the last great battle. Those who die straw deaths go to the torturous halls in Niflheimr. Glory does not await them. Pain, venous snakes, and starvation awaits them. Yet, there is hope . . . always hope. There is the vision of a better life filled with peace and tranquility, the Rebirth. Norse mythology has influenced many fantasy novels including The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, who taught Norse mythology at Oxford. The Norse Myths will take you to a world of legend with Thor, Odin, Loki, Gods, Goddesses, monsters, giants, and dwarves doing what they can to help or hurt each other.