Legends of Norse Mythology

Legends of Norse Mythology is afully illustrated encyclopaedia of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes featuring beautiful and otherworldly illustrations from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett.

Legends of Norse Mythology is an illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes retold anew.
 
Featuring beautiful andotherworldly portraits of mythological characters fromIsabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythologyexpert Dr Thomas Birkett, thiscollection of timeless tales is theperfect gift for lovers of Viking myths as well as readers looking for anintroduction to this epic world ofmystical power, battles, quests and intrigue.
 
With this book, readers can take anadventure through time to a realm of ice and firemagic and mischief. They’ll meet a cast of characters fromNorse folklore and be swept up in theirepic deeds and fates.
 
Inside, there aremore than 30 profiles of Norse figures – fromgods andgoddesses, togiantselvesmonsters and othermythical beings. Each profile introduces the figure, including their defining attributes and anew retelling of their story, along with sidelights of extra facts and details. Figures includefamiliar gods like Thor to lesser-known legends such as giant sistersGjálp and Greip.
 
A captivating visual portrayal of each figure helps crystallize these beings in readers’ imaginations. Isabella Mazzanti’s evocative artwork perfectly express the fantastic traits and powers of the mythical figures within.
 
Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of four famous Norse tales and events:

• The story of Ymir and the Nine Worlds
• How Thor’s Hammer Was Made
• The Mead of Poetry
• The Tale of Ragnarök

Avisual feast and ajourney to another world this book isperfect for the whole family to explore and enjoy. From thetrickster god Loki and his mischievous ways to thepowerful Norns – the three women who weaved the destinies of all living beings –discover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today.