Illustrated Norse Myths
Product details
- ISBN 9781409550723
- Weight: 780g
- Dimensions: 161 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 01 Nov 2013
- Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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A thrilling collection of Viking myths, brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giant-smashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god, Loki the shape-shifting trickster and sea serpents, fire demons and frost giants in these awe-inspiring myths. Includes a guide to Norse names and characters, and internet links to websites to find out more about the Vikings.
Chapters in this book include:
- About Norse Myths
- Characters and Realms
In the Beginning...
- Ymir and the Gods
- Odin's Thirst for Knowledge
- The War of the Gods
Stories of Loki
- Loki Lends a Hand
- Loki's Children
- Loki Tricks the Dwarves
Stories of Thor
- Thor and the Sea Serpent
- Thor's Wedding Day
- Thor and the Frost Giants
Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London.
Louie Stowell (Author)
Louie Stowell has written dozens of non-fiction and story titles for Usborne, on everything from space science and coding to the human body and, now, politics. She is now Editorial Director at Ladybird, Penguin Random House and is currently working on four children's fantasy novels.