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A fresh, comprehensive collection of Norse Myths, with stunning illustrations, glossary and maps. From Loki the trickster god, Thor the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak to stories about dwarfs, dragons and a cursed gold ring, this collection covers...
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A fresh, comprehensive collection of Norse Myths, with stunning illustrations, glossary and maps.
From Loki the trickster god, Thor the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak to stories about dwarfs, dragons and a cursed gold ring, this collection covers the WHOLE of Norse mythology.
A handsome volume for any family bookshelf, this book contains all the best-known stories and characters as well as lesser-known gods and heroes.
- Contains a comprehensive glossary of names, including links to an online pronunciation guide
- Information about Viking culture and times
- Stunning maps of both the real Viking world and the mythological world of their gods
- A perfect gift and treasure trove for children and adults alike
From Loki the trickster god, Thor the thunder god with his famous magic hammer, and Freyja with her falcon-feather cloak to stories about dwarfs, dragons and a cursed gold ring, this collection covers the WHOLE of Norse mythology.
A handsome volume for any family bookshelf, this book contains all the best-known stories and characters as well as lesser-known gods and heroes.
- Contains a comprehensive glossary of names, including links to an online pronunciation guide
- Information about Viking culture and times
- Stunning maps of both the real Viking world and the mythological world of their gods
- A perfect gift and treasure trove for children and adults alike
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781836042341
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Nathan Collins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 176.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 750g
Pages: 296
About the Author
Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon. Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.
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