Nordic Gods and HeroesCourier Corporation, 2012 M05 23 - 304 páginas The age-old legends and tales of Nordic mythology are a common heritage of German, Scandinavian, and Anglo-Saxon peoples. This very readable collection features a rich selection of these time-honored stories, retold in simple dramatic fashion by noted Irish author Padraic Colum. Readers will find themselves drawn into the timeless world of the gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard, a magical realm reached by a rainbow bridge. Here unfold the exciting stories of how Frey won Gerda, the Giant Maiden, and how he lost his magic sword; how Thor and Loki fooled Thrym the Giant; the Dwarf’s hoard and the curse that it brought; Baldur’s doom; Sigurd’s youth; Brynhild in the House of Flame; the death of Sigurd; the twilight of the gods; and many more. Enhanced with over 40 atmospheric illustrations by Willy Pogany, this charming volume will delight myth lovers with its rich selection of enduring legends. |
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... mighty eagle, the largest eagle that ever appeared in the sky. The eagle circled round and round and came above Loki's head. “Canst thou not cook thy food?” the eagle screamed to him. “I cannot cook it,” said Loki. “I will cook it for ...
... mighty eagle, the largest eagle that ever appeared in the sky. The eagle circled round and round and came above Loki's head. “Canst thou not cook thy food?” the eagle screamed to him. “I cannot cook it,” said Loki. “I will cook it for ...
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... mighty eagle, and taking Loki in his talons, he flew with him over the stream that divides Jötunheim, the Realm of the Giants, from Midgard, the World of Men. He left Loki on the ground of Midgard, and Loki then went on his way to ...
... mighty eagle, and taking Loki in his talons, he flew with him over the stream that divides Jötunheim, the Realm of the Giants, from Midgard, the World of Men. He left Loki on the ground of Midgard, and Loki then went on his way to ...
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... mighty eagle, the largest eagle that had ever appeared in the sky. She drew back towards the gate of Asgard. Then the great eagle swooped down; Iduna felt herself lifted up, and then she was being carried away from Asgard, away, away ...
... mighty eagle, the largest eagle that had ever appeared in the sky. She drew back towards the gate of Asgard. Then the great eagle swooped down; Iduna felt herself lifted up, and then she was being carried away from Asgard, away, away ...
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... mighty eagle. By this time sparrow and falcon were out of sight, but Thiassi, knowing that he could make better flight than they, flew towards Asgard. Soon he saw them. They flew with all the power they had, but the great wings of the ...
... mighty eagle. By this time sparrow and falcon were out of sight, but Thiassi, knowing that he could make better flight than they, flew towards Asgard. Soon he saw them. They flew with all the power they had, but the great wings of the ...
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... mighty rage. “Who was it did this to you, Sif?” he said. “I am Thor, the strongest of all the Dwellers in Asgard, and I shall see to it that all the powers the Gods possess will be used to get your fairness back. Come with me, Sif.” And ...
... mighty rage. “Who was it did this to you, Sif?” he said. “I am Thor, the strongest of all the Dwellers in Asgard, and I shall see to it that all the powers the Gods possess will be used to get your fairness back. Come with me, Sif.” And ...
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how FreyaGainedher Mecklace and how her loved One Was Lost | |
how All Things Cameto | |
Odin Goes To Mimirs Well His Sacrifice For Wisdom | |
Odin Wins For Men The Magic Mead | |
Odin tells to Vidar his Silent Son the Secret of his Doings | |
How Thor and Loki BeFooled Thrym The Giant | |
how thor Triumphed | |
The Dwarfs hoard and The Curse that it Brought | |
THE WITCHS HEART | |
Sigurds Youth | |
The Story of Sigmund Signy | |
Brynhild in the house of Flame | |
The Death of Sigurd | |
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Ćgir Ćsir Agnar amongst Andvari Asa Thor Baldur Baugi beautiful Bifröst Branstock Brock brother brought Brynhild cave cried dost Dwarfs Dwellers in Asgard dwelling eagle earth evil eyes Fafnir father feast Fenrir fire flame flew Frey Freya Frigga Geirrod Gerda Gerriöd Gods gold golden Grani Gudrun Gulveig Gungnir Gunnar Gunnlöd hair hall hammer hands head heard Heimdall hoard Högni horn horse Hreidmar Hrymer Iduna Jötunheim King Siggeir King’s knew lad Thialfi Loki Loki’s looked Magic Mead magic sword maiden Midgard mighty Mimir Miölnir Muspelheim Niörd Odin All-Father Odin’s Odur Queen Ragnarök Rainbow Bridge Regin river rode shining apples Sigmund Signy Sigurd Sindri Sinfiotli Skadi Skirnir Skyrmir slain slay spear spoke stone stood Suttung Svartheim thee Thialfi Thiassi things Thor Thor and Loki Thor’s thou thought Thrym told took Vanir Vidar Volsung wall wife wonderful Ygdrassil