A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology
A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology : Odin, Thor, Loki, and Other Viking Gods, Goddesses, Giants, and Monsters
The newest book in the best-selling, award-winning A Child's Introduction series explores the popular and captivating world of Norse mythology. Organized into two parts, part one introduces characters like Odin, the leader of the Norse gods; Thor and his mighty hammer Mjollner; Frigg, weaver of the destinies of humans and gods; frost and fire giants; cunning dwarves like Brokk and Eitri; and many more. Part two tells the stories of the suspenseful myths themselves including The Creation of the Cosmos, The Aesir-Vanir War, Loki Bound, Thor's Hammer and many more.
Full of charming and witty illustrations from Meredith Hamilton, a Norse name pronunciation guide, and a removable Norse Family Tree poster, A Child's Introduction to Norse Mythology is the perfect way for kids to learn the historic stories behind today's popular mythical characters.
- Format: Hardback | 96 pages
- Dimensions: 258 x 258 x 20mm | 763g
- Publication date: 15 Nov 2018
- Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
- Publication City/Country: New York, United States
- Language: English
- Illustrations note: 100 color illustrations
- ISBN10: 0316482153
- ISBN13: 9780316482158
- Bestsellers rank: 167,879
