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Myths of the Vikings : Odin's family and other tales of the Norse gods / retold by Neil Philip ; illustrated by Maryclare Foa.

Nā: Kaituhi: Momo rauemi: TextTextKaiwhakaputa: [United Kingdom] : Armadillo, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Whakaahuatanga: 119 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9781861478603
  • 1861478607
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Contents:
The creation -- War between the gods -- The walls of Asgard -- The treasures of the gods -- Odin’s wisdom -- The mead of poetry -- The apples of life -- Thiassi’s daughter -- Thor’s hammer -- Thor and Loki among the giants -- Loki’s children -- The death of Balder -- The hunt for Loki -- Ragnarok -- A new beginning.
Summary: "A vivid retelling of fifteen traditional Norse myths, spanning the dawn of time to the end of the world. The themes of war, betrayal, courage and wisdom are explored in stories of Odin, the gods of Asgard, and the Frost Giants. Learn about the trials of the trickster Loki; the rages of the thunder god Thor; and about Freya, the goddess of fertility, magic and war."--Back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 118-119)

The creation -- War between the gods -- The walls of Asgard -- The treasures of the gods -- Odin’s wisdom -- The mead of poetry -- The apples of life -- Thiassi’s daughter -- Thor’s hammer -- Thor and Loki among the giants -- Loki’s children -- The death of Balder -- The hunt for Loki -- Ragnarok -- A new beginning.

"A vivid retelling of fifteen traditional Norse myths, spanning the dawn of time to the end of the world. The themes of war, betrayal, courage and wisdom are explored in stories of Odin, the gods of Asgard, and the Frost Giants. Learn about the trials of the trickster Loki; the rages of the thunder god Thor; and about Freya, the goddess of fertility, magic and war."--Back cover.

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