D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths

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D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
Author: D'Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar
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Time Period: High Middle Ages
Time Frame: 790-1100
Geographic Area: Scandinavia
Country: Norway
Topics: Vikings
Genre: Mythology
Reading Age: Lower Elementary, Middle Grade
Format: Picture Book
Published: 2005


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The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations throughout depict the wondrous other world of Norse folklore and its fantastical Northern landscape.

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