num_pages: 128
description: The world of the Norse myth is exciting and profound, familiar and fantastic, beautiful and extremely funny. In this extravagant world, gods and men play practical jokes and dirty tricks: a sleeping Frost Giant produces the first human beings from his own sweat, an evil dwarf is conned out of claiming a beautiful woman for his bride, and the god Thor resorts to cross-dressing to retrieve his beloved hammer! These classic retellings of Viking tales are on one level thrilling stories of battles, contests, quests, and love-matches; on the other, they are profound myths that explain the mysteries of creation, life, love, death, and rebirth. Written for ages 8-12. Full-color illustrations by Gillian McClure. 8 1/2" x 11".
language: English
title: Norse Myths
titlecomplete: Norse Myths
characters: Loki, Thor (Norse Mythology), Odin (deity)
genres: Short Stories, Mythology, Religion, Historical, Reference, Classics, Fairy Tales, Nonfiction, History, Folklore
ratings_count: 6986
places: Norway, Scandinavia
awards: awardedAt: 1546329600000
name: Zilveren Penseel
publisher: Barnes & Noble