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Title: The Junior Classics, Volume 2: Folk Tales and Myths

Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Stories from northern sagas -- The story of Brunhilda and Siegfried -- The story of Lohengrin -- Three tales of the Rhine -- Myths of Greece and Rome -- Two tales of the Hudson -- Some animal myths of various lands -- Three stories of the seasons.

Credits: Produced by MFR, For Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from images made available by the HathiTrust
Digital Library.)

Summary: "The Junior Classics, Volume 2: Folk Tales and Myths" by William Patten is a collection of folk tales and myths, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume includes tales that weave together various mythologies, particularly those from Norse, Greek, and Roman traditions, presenting enchanting stories meant to delight and educate young readers. Through these narratives, the book explores themes of heroism, love, and nature, inviting readers to connect with timeless characters and emblematic quests. The opening of this anthology introduces readers to a captivating premise centered around Nordic mythology, specifically detailing the origins of the world according to the Northmen. Through the creation myth, it describes the birth of the giant Ymir and the ensuing battles between gods and giants, ultimately leading to the formation of the earth and the establishment of realms such as Midgard and Asgard. In addition, the selection features appearances by pivotal characters like Odin, the All-Father, and references to the forces of nature, personified by various mythical beings. This intriguing beginning sets the stage for the array of enchanting stories that follow, offering a rich tapestry of mythology that promises to engage readers' imaginations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Patten, William, 1868-1936

EBook No.: 57521

Published: Jul 16, 2018

Downloads: 144

Language: English

Subject: Children's literature

Subject: Mythology -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Tales -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Junior Classics, Volume 2: Folk Tales and Myths

Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Stories from northern sagas -- The story of Brunhilda and Siegfried -- The story of Lohengrin -- Three tales of the Rhine -- Myths of Greece and Rome -- Two tales of the Hudson -- Some animal myths of various lands -- Three stories of the seasons.

Credits: Produced by MFR, For Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from images made available by the HathiTrust
Digital Library.)

Summary: "The Junior Classics, Volume 2: Folk Tales and Myths" by William Patten is a collection of folk tales and myths, likely written in the early 20th century. This volume includes tales that weave together various mythologies, particularly those from Norse, Greek, and Roman traditions, presenting enchanting stories meant to delight and educate young readers. Through these narratives, the book explores themes of heroism, love, and nature, inviting readers to connect with timeless characters and emblematic quests. The opening of this anthology introduces readers to a captivating premise centered around Nordic mythology, specifically detailing the origins of the world according to the Northmen. Through the creation myth, it describes the birth of the giant Ymir and the ensuing battles between gods and giants, ultimately leading to the formation of the earth and the establishment of realms such as Midgard and Asgard. In addition, the selection features appearances by pivotal characters like Odin, the All-Father, and references to the forces of nature, personified by various mythical beings. This intriguing beginning sets the stage for the array of enchanting stories that follow, offering a rich tapestry of mythology that promises to engage readers' imaginations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Patten, William, 1868-1936

EBook No.: 57521

Published: Jul 16, 2018

Downloads: 144

Language: English

Subject: Children's literature

Subject: Mythology -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Tales -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.