The Children of Odin the Book of Northern Myths (Illustrated Edition)
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ISBN10: 1849024987
ISBN13: 9781849024983
Publisher: Benediction Classics
Published: Mar 18 2011
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781849024983
Publisher: Benediction Classics
Published: Mar 18 2011
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This illustrated edition retains Willy Pogany's original drawings. Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history. Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world. These ancient stories from Northern Europe, which make up one of the great myth cycles of Western civilization, spring to life in The Children of Odin. The late Padraic Colum was a poet, playwright, founder of the Irish Review and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is perhaps best known today for his outstanding books for children. He was awarded the Regina Medal in 1961 for his distinguished contribution to children's literature, honoring works like The Children's Homer, The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book), The Arabian Nights, The King of Ireland's Son and Roofs of Gold.
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