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Title: The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths
Note: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths" by Padraic Colum is a collection of retold Norse myths written in the early 20th century." Colum brings to life the legendary tales of the Norse gods and goddesses, including Odin, Thor, and Loki, capturing the magic and majesty of ancient Scandinavian mythology. The stories explore themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the battle against fate, presenting the adventures and tribulations of these immortal beings. "At the start of the work, readers are introduced to a mythic world where the gods reside in Asgard, a place under threat from giants and dark forces." The narrative begins with the tale of how the sun and moon were devoured, plunging the world into darkness, setting the stage for events leading to Ragnarök, the apocalypse of the gods. Odin, the All-Father, along with other key gods like Thor and Loki, struggles against the encroaching doom, while mortals abound, caught in the unfolding saga of their divine counterparts. The opening chapters set the foundation for the intricate relationships and conflicts among the gods, promising a rich tapestry of stories that delve into the essence of this ancient mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972
Illustrator: Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955
EBook No.: 24737
Published: Mar 2, 2008
Downloads: 975
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Norse -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths
Note: Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Geetu Melwani and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths" by Padraic Colum is a collection of retold Norse myths written in the early 20th century." Colum brings to life the legendary tales of the Norse gods and goddesses, including Odin, Thor, and Loki, capturing the magic and majesty of ancient Scandinavian mythology. The stories explore themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the battle against fate, presenting the adventures and tribulations of these immortal beings. "At the start of the work, readers are introduced to a mythic world where the gods reside in Asgard, a place under threat from giants and dark forces." The narrative begins with the tale of how the sun and moon were devoured, plunging the world into darkness, setting the stage for events leading to Ragnarök, the apocalypse of the gods. Odin, the All-Father, along with other key gods like Thor and Loki, struggles against the encroaching doom, while mortals abound, caught in the unfolding saga of their divine counterparts. The opening chapters set the foundation for the intricate relationships and conflicts among the gods, promising a rich tapestry of stories that delve into the essence of this ancient mythology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Colum, Padraic, 1881-1972
Illustrator: Pogány, Willy, 1882-1955
EBook No.: 24737
Published: Mar 2, 2008
Downloads: 975
Language: English
Subject: Mythology, Norse -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.