The Heroes of Asgard

By Eliza Keary, Annie Keary, A.and E. Keary, et al.

Book Overview

"The Heroes of Asgard: Tales from Scandinavian Mythology" transports readers to the epic world of Norse mythology. Journey through captivating stories featuring legendary figures like Odin, Thor, and Loki, as immortalized in Scandinavian lore.

Originally crafted by Annie Keary and E. Keary, this collection presents timeless tales of heroism, adventure, and the clash between gods and giants. Explore the myths and legends that have shaped cultures for centuries, offering a glimpse into a rich and imaginative world.

A cornerstone of juvenile literature exploring mythology, this edition provides an accessible entry point into the fascinating realm of Norse gods and their legendary feats. Discover the enduring power and wonder of these classic stories, perfect for sparking imaginations and fostering a love for mythology.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023218089
• ISBN13: 9781023218085
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Part of the English Literature Series.

When they wrote the Edda (12th-century Norse poem collection) (13th-century Norse poem collection compiled by Snorri Sturluson, containing Norse myths, poems, and a treatise on poetry), they were not aware of English. However, there is no excuse for the later translations. If you want to know the gods and their story but have no time to cut through exotic, lengthy prose, then this is the book for you. The stories are straightforward and have a contemporary feel. Still, they are of the time and place they should be and not superimposed in today's century. The illustrations add a dimension to the stories. Being in a sketch form adds to your imagination and helps explain some concepts. After the introduction, the chapters are: Odin How Thor went to Jötunheim Frey's Wooing The Wanderings of Freyja Inûna's Apples Baldur's Death The Binding of Fenrir Next is. Glossary of Harder words, Notes, Glossary of Proper Names, Questions, Subjects for Essays, Helps to Study further, The version I am reviewing is 1924 MACMILLAN AND Co., Limited. St. Martin's Street, London. The first edition was in 1905. I have other versions by the same person; some have radical differences; however, this version has always been my favorite.