Myths of the Norsemen: Retold from the Old Norse Poems and Tales
- ISBN-10
- 0140367381
- ISBN-13
- 9780140367386
- Series
- Myths of the Norsemen
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 262
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1994
- Publisher
- Puffin HC
- Author
- Roger Lancelyn Green
Description
A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of history.
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