{"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 an\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Tom Birkett\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer in Old English and Old Norse at University College Cork, Ireland. He spent a lot of time running round castles as a child, moved to Norway for a year in pursuit of the Vikings, and hasn't looked back since. He is author of Reading the Runes (Routledge, 2017), and editor of Translating Early Medieval Poetry (Boydell, 2017) and Reimagining the Vikings (MIP, forthcoming) and runs the World-Tree teaching archive. He teaches courses on Norse myth, medieval literature and Old English language at UCC and occasionally takes time out to sail with the crew of a reconstructed Viking ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsabella Mazzanti\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator from Rome. She has worked as an art director, concept artist, illustrator and comic book artist for clients in Italy, the USA and France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wide Eyed Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599118045458,"sku":"9780711260795","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dc6181cc-b055-4a20-a76e-0a57208d6ee3.jpg?v=1732196983","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/legends-of-norse-mythology-enter-a-world-of-gods-giants-monsters-and-heroes-9780711260795","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}