Description
| Product ID: | 9780711260771 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | Legends of Norse Mythology |
| Subtitle: | Enter a world of gods, giants, monsters and heroes |
| Authors: | Author: Tom Birkett, Isabella Mazzanti |
| Page Count: | 80 |
| Subjects: | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Traditional stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings (Children’s/Teenage) |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Legends of Norse Mythology is afully illustrated encyclopaedia of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes featuring beautiful and otherworldly illustrations from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett. Legends of Norse Mythology is an illustrated anthology of Norse gods, giants, monsters and heroes retold anew. Featuring beautiful and otherworldly portraits of mythological characters from Isabella Mazzanti and enchanting text from Old English scholar and Norse mythology expert Dr Thomas Birkett, this collection of timeless tales is the perfect gift for lovers of Viking myths as well as readers looking for an introduction to this epic world ofmystical power, battles, quests and intrigue. With this book, readers can take an adventure through time to a realm of ice and fire, magic and mischief. They’ll meet a cast of characters from Norse folklore and be swept up in their epic deeds and fates. Inside, there are more than 30 profiles of Norse figures – from gods and goddesses, to giants, elves, monsters and other mythical beings. Each profile introduces the figure, including their defining attributes and a new retelling of their story, along with sidelights of extra facts and details. Figures include familiar gods like Thor to lesser-known legends such as giant sisters Gjálp and Greip. A captivating visual portrayal of each figure helps crystallize these beings in readers’ imaginations. Isabella Mazzanti’s evocative artwork perfectly express the fantastic traits and powers of the mythical figures within. Interspersed with the profiles are summaries of four famous Norse tales and events:
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| Imprint Name: | Wide Eyed Editions |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2023-10-05 |
