{"product_id":"legends-of-norse-mythology-enter-a-world-of-gods-giants-monsters-and-heroes-9780711260795","title":"Legends of Norse Mythology: Enter a World of Gods, Giants, Monsters and Heroes","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLegends of Norse Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e is a\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efully illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters, and heroes retold anew\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring beautiful and \u003cb\u003eotherworldly portraits\u003c\/b\u003e of mythological characters from \u003cb\u003eIsabella Mazzanti \u003c\/b\u003eand enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology \u003cb\u003eexpert Dr Thomas Birkett\u003c\/b\u003e, this \u003cb\u003ecollection of timeless tales\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003cb\u003eperfect gift for lovers of Viking myths\u003c\/b\u003e as well as readers looking for an \u003cb\u003eintroduction to this epic world of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emystical power, battles, quests and intrigue\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this book, readers can take an \u003cb\u003eadventure through time\u003c\/b\u003e to a realm of\u003cb\u003e ice and fire\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emagic and mischief\u003c\/b\u003e. They'll meet a cast of characters from \u003cb\u003eNorse folklore\u003c\/b\u003e and be swept up in their \u003cb\u003eepic deeds and fates\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inside, there are \u003cb\u003emore than 30 profiles\u003c\/b\u003e of Norse figures - from \u003cb\u003egods\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egoddesses\u003c\/b\u003e, to \u003cb\u003egiants\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eelves\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003emonsters\u003c\/b\u003e and other \u003cb\u003emythical beings\u003c\/b\u003e. Each profile introduces the figure, including their defining attributes and a \u003cb\u003enew retelling of their story\u003c\/b\u003e, along with sidelights of extra facts and details. Figures include \u003cb\u003efamiliar gods like Thor\u003c\/b\u003e to\u003cb\u003e lesser-known legends \u003c\/b\u003esuch as giant sisters \u003cb\u003eGjálp and Greip\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating visual portrayal of each figure\u003c\/b\u003e helps crystallize these beings in readers' imaginations. Isabella Mazzanti's evocative artwork perfectly express the fantastic traits and powers of the mythical figures within. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of \u003cb\u003efour famous Norse tales and events\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The story of Ymir and the Nine Worlds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Thor's Hammer Was Made \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Mead of Poetry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Tale of Ragnarök \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e A \u003cb\u003evisual feast\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejourney to another world \u003c\/b\u003ethis book is \u003cb\u003eperfect for the whole family\u003c\/b\u003e to explore and enjoy. From the \u003cb\u003etrickster god Loki \u003c\/b\u003eand his mischievous ways to the \u003cb\u003epowerful Norns \u003c\/b\u003e- the three women who weaved the destinies of all living beings - \u003cb\u003ediscover why these incredible stories are still a part of our culture today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711260795\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 80","brand":"Tom Birkett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075442442421,"sku":"9780711260795","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f57584b6-de7f-4f6b-9ab6-5c1382822781.jpg?v=1691466068","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/legends-of-norse-mythology-enter-a-world-of-gods-giants-monsters-and-heroes-9780711260795","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}