Balder's Death And Loke's Punishment (1918)

By Cornelia Steketee Hulst

Book Overview

""Balder's Death and Loke's Punishment"" is a book written by Cornelia Steketee Hulst and published in 1918. The book is a retelling of the Norse myth of Balder, the god of light and beauty, and his tragic death at the hands of his jealous brother Loke. The story follows the events leading up to Balder's death, including his dreams of his own demise and the attempts of the other gods to protect him. Despite their efforts, Loke is able to trick Balder's blind brother Hodur into killing him with a mistletoe arrow. The book also explores the aftermath of Balder's death, including Loke's punishment and the grief of the other gods. Hulst's retelling of this classic myth is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich mythology of the Norse people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166415627
• ISBN13: 9781166415624
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"