THE CHILDREN OF ODIN The Book of Northern Myths (Illustrated Edition)

This illustrated edition retains Willy Poganys original drawings. Master storyteller Padraic Colums rich musical voice captures all the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history. Here are the matchless tales of All-Father Odin who crosses the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor whose mighty hammer defends Asgard; of Loki whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery against the gods; of giants dragons dwarfs and Valkyries; and of the terrible last battle that destroyed their world. These ancient stories from Northern Europe which make up one of the great myth cycles of Western civilization spring to life in The Children of Odin. The late Padraic Colum was a poet playwright founder of the Irish Review and a leader of the Irish Renaissance but he is perhaps best known today for his outstanding books for children. He was awarded the Regina Medal in 1961 for his distinguished contribution to childrens literature honoring works like The Childrens Homer The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book) The Arabian Nights The King of Irelands Son and Roofs of Gold.