The Vikings, fierce and fearless warriors, told epic tales that forged their martial ethos. These stories starred heroes who slayed terrible dragons and gods who crushed giant giants.
Authors Alex Frith and Louie Stowel, through their vivid narration, take both young and old on a journey into the magical world of Northern European mythology. Myths about the creation and destruction of the world, the terrifying Ragnarok, love and hate, faith and betrayal... Stories of fierce conflicts for power and wealth, and adventures filled with selflessness, heroism, and sacrifice.
The myths of the Vikings have inspired many great creators throughout the ages, such as the English writer J.R.R. Tolkien and the German composer Richard Wagner, and continue to inspire and move millions of people around the world.
Travel through the nine worlds that make up the universe of Northern European mythology and meet the mighty Thor, the god of thunder, Odin, the Father of gods and men, and the crafty Loki, who constantly changed forms and caused a myriad of problems. Also encounter the Amazons of the North, the famous Valkyries, the greedy dragon Fafnir, the brave hero Sigurd, and the proud Brunhild.
Sea serpents and fire demons, ice giants and blacksmith dwarves flood these thrilling myths from the legendary age of the Vikings. The wonderful illustrations that bring the magical Worlds, the heroes, and their incredible adventures to life are created by Matteo Pincelli.
Contents include:
- A few words about the myths of the Vikings
- Heroes and Worlds
- In the beginning...
- Ymir and the gods
- Odin's thirst for knowledge
- The war of the gods
- Stories of Loki
- Loki's help
- Loki's children
- Loki deceives the dwarves
- Stories of Thor
- Thor and the sea serpent
- Thor's marriage
- Thor and the ice giants
- Stories of the giants
- Hrungnir against the gods
- Thiazzi and the golden apples
- Lost in the land of giants
- The golden curse
- The ransom of the otter
- Sigurd the dragon-slayer
- Brunhild and the ring of fire
- The end of the World
- Baldur the invincible
- Ragnarok
- A new beginning
- The map of the nine Worlds
- The origins of Northern European myths
Manufacturer
- Author
- Alex Frith
- Publisher
- Parisianou A.E.
- Type
- Mythology
- Language
- Greek
- Age
- under 7 years old years
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 280
- Publication Date
- 2020
- Dimensions
- 15.2x19.4 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789605835743
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