The Stories of Loki and Thor | Nordic Mythology Grade 3 | Children's Folk Tales & Myths


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You’ve probably heard about Loki and Thor in Hollywood movies, but their stories may not be entirely true. Here, in this book, are the true stories of Loki and Thor in the Nordic Mythology. Read about their stories now and be ready for a discussion in class. Secure a copy today.







The Children of Odin


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A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki, and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.




The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths


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Master bard Padraic Colum's melodic tone portrays all the magic and magnificence of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the escapades of the gods and goddesses in the Northern paradise of Asgard, before the dawn of history.




In the Days of Giants (Illustrated Edition)


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"In the Days of Giants" is an excellent read for everyone interested in Norse mythology and culture. It will introduce you to the magical world of Norse heroic and scheming gods, clever trolls, elves and giants. Contents: The Beginning of Things How Odin Lost His Eye Kvasir's Blood The Giant Builder The Magic Apples Skadi's Choice The Dwarf's Gifts Loki's Children The Quest of the Hammer The Giantess Who Would Not Thor's Visit to the Giants Thor's Fishing Thor's Duel In the Giant's House Balder and the Mistletoe The Punishment of Loki




D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths


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The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.




Norse Myths


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Ragnarok : The Beginning of the End | Classic Stories from Norse Mythology Grade 3 | Children's Folk Tales & Myths


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Let’s talk about the Ragnarok, which is a Norse classic story of the beginning of the end. The reason why we’ll learning about this story is to better understand Norse beliefs, traditions and cultures. Remember that stories of the past influence bring to light some explanations of current events. How, do you think, does Norse mythology influence today’s events?




Norse Myths


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A beautiful collection of illustrated Norse myths and legends retold for a new generation. Action-packed tales of extraordinary creatures and compelling gods, goddesses, and heroes come to life in this compendium of Norse myths. Explore the ancient stories told by the Vikings in this exciting new retelling — it's the perfect introduction for kids ages 7-9 who have an interest in mythology. Inside this stunning illustrated storybook for kids you’ll discover: • Compelling profiles of a wide variety of characters of Norse legends, complete with a reference section that sets the stories in context. • Twenty enthralling myths — some well-known, some less well-known — from Odin to Baldur. • A map of the Norse lands and a pronunciation guide. • Original and stylized illustrations by award-winning artist Katie Ponder on every page — a perfect gift book for kids interested in art, myths, or history. Meet Thor, Loki, Freja, and all the other Norse Gods Journey into the mythical world of Nordic folklore! Kids can explore the stories of mythical figures like Thor, the god of thunder who disguised himself as a bride to seek revenge and retrieve his powerful hammer, Mjölnir, and how Sif, the goddess of fertility had her long golden hair cut off by Loki, the trickster god. Engaging imagery for each myth by multi-award-winning artist Katie Ponder will immerse readers into the stories. This Norse mythology book for kids also includes feature pages profiling the gods and goddesses, giving context to the history behind the myths. A reference section provides key background information like Norse cosmology, facts and a pronunciation guide. Featuring beautiful foil lettering on the cover and stunning illustrations throughout, Norse Myths is the perfect gift for kids to explore the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories. More myths and legends to uncover If you loved Norse Myths, be sure to check out the other title in this series called Greek Myths. This volume explores more than 30 enthralling new retellings of your favorite Greek myths — and some you may not have heard before! It’s complete with a reference section to provide context and a handy pronunciation guide.




Thor and Loki


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Before they were cartoons, before they were part of the Marvel Universe they were part of Norse Mythology for centuries. Thor and Loki: Children of Odin is a lyrical introduction to the myths and epic legends of the ancient Scandinavians. Fusing the different mythic accounts of his medieval sources, Irish-American poet Padraic Colum fashions a powerful tale of the divine adventures of gods and humans, locked in an inexorable march of fate. Written in a style accessible to both children and adults, Colum's work offers a haunting and evocative portrait of the mythic world of the Viking Age.Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This collection of Norse sagas retold by author Padraic Colum gives us a sense of that magical time when the world was filled with powers and wonders we can hardly imagine.Padraic Colum (8 December 1881 - 11 January 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival.This collection of Norse Myths includes: Part I. The Dwellers in Asgard1. Far Away and Long Ago2. The Building of the Wall3. Iduna and Her Apples: How Loki Put the Gods in Danger4. Sif's Golden Hair: How Loki Wrought Mischief in Asgard5. How Brock Brought Judgment on Loki6. How Freya Gained Her Necklace and How Her Loved One was Lost to Her7. How Frey Won Gerda, the Giant Maiden, and How He Lost His Magic Sword8. Heimdall and Little Hnossa: How All Things Came to Be9. The All-Father's Forebodings: How He Leaves AsgardPart II. Odin the Wanderer1. Odin Goes to Mimir's Well: His Sacrifice for Wisdom2. Odin Faces an Evil Man3. Odin Wins for Men the Magic Mead4. Odin Tells to Vidar, His Silent Son, the Secret of His Doings5. Thor and Loki in the Giants' City6. How Thor and Loki Befooled Thrym the Giant7. Aegir's Feast: How Thor Triumphed8. The Dwarfs Hoard, and the Curse that it BroughtPart III: The Witch's Heart1. Foreboding in Asgard2. Loki the Betrayer3. Loki Against the Aesir4. The Valkyrie5. The Children of Loki6. Baldur's Doom7. Loki's PunishmentPart IV. The Sword of the Volsungs and the Twilight of the Gods1. Sigurd's Youth2. The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir3. The Dragon's Blood3. The Story of Sigmund and Signy4. The Story of Sigmund and Sinfiotli5. The Story of the Vengeance of the Volsungs and of the Death of Sinfiotli6. Brynhild in the House of Flame7. Sigurd at the House of the Nibelungs8. How Brynhild was Won for Gunnar9. The Death of Sigurd10. The Twilight of the Gods