The Children of Odin: Nordic Gods and Heroes by Padraic Colum

The Children of Odin: Nordic Gods and Heroes Padraic Colum ebook
ISBN: 9781411428430
Format: pdf
Page: 224
Publisher: Barnes & Noble

In Norse mythology, Balder (Old Norse: Baldr; Modern Icelandic and Faroese: Baldur; Modern Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and anglicized Old Norse: Balder) is the god of innocence, beauty, joy, purity, and peace. The Children of Odin: The Collected Sagas from the Northern Bible. For instance, using the name Grimnir, Odin tests his foster-child and finds him wanting in hospitality. The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths. They have this wild, barbaric energy you don't associate with the Greeks.” “There are so many fantastic stories and I want to bring Thor and Odin and the other gods into the modern world, just like I did with the Greeks The author is still hard at work on his “Heroes of Olympus” and “Kane Chronicles” series, in which he has more books planned. The Little Red Wolf series is continuing to be written, even though Book I does not release for 17 more days! I wasn't all that versed in Norse myth *until* I purchased and read this book. For this act, Odin and Rind had a child named Váli, who was born solely to punish Höðr, who was eventually hunted down and slain for his part in the tragedy. In The Saga of the Volsungs, trickery is rampant even amongst the most honored heroes. The Children of Odin - Nordic Gods and Heroes. These books are pretty good for young readers or children who are starting reading now. Gods & Heroes from Viking Mythology. Norse Mythology: Legends of Gods and Heroes. Embracing Heathenry is easy to read and digest. I took up a recommendation of one of the “other voices” in the book and ordered The Children of Odin (also published as Nordic Gods and Heroes) by Padraic Colum. A wonderful introduction to Norse mythology.