
THE CHILDREN OF ODIN The Book of Northern Myths - By Padraic Colum - Illustrated by Willy Pogany
THE CHILDREN OF ODIN - The Book of Northern Myths - by - PADRAIC COLUM - illustrated by Willy Pogany - Collier Books Macmillan Publishing Company New York Collier Macmillan Publishers London
PART I THE DWELLERS IN ASGARD
FAR AWAY AND LONG AGO
THE BUILDING OF THE WALL
IDUNA AND HER APPLES: HOW LOKI PUT THE GODS IN DANGER
SIF'S GOLDEN HAIR: HOW LOKI WROUGHT MISCHIEF IN ASGARD
HOW BROCK BROUGHT JUDGMENT ON LOKI
HOW FREYA GAINED HER NECKLACE AND HOW HER LOVED ONE WAS LOST TO HER
HOW FREY WON GERDA, THE GIANT MAIDEN, AND HOW HE LOST HIS MAGIC SWORD
In this vibrant retelling of the ancient Norse sagas, a storyteller’s melodic voice brings the world of Asgard to life. Listeners will meet the all‑seeing Odin, the thunder‑wielding Thor, the cunning Loki, and the radiant goddesses who shape the heavens and earth. The tales weave together heroic deeds, mischievous tricks, and the awe‑inspiring creatures—giants, dragons, dwarfs, and Valkyries—that populate the mythic landscape. Each episode captures the wonder and moral complexity of a culture that once imagined the cosmos as a grand, ever‑shifting drama.
The collection preserves the original line drawings of Willy Pogany, whose illustrations echo the rhythm of the narratives and help listeners picture the glittering Bifrost and the looming shadows of destiny. While the stories celebrate the gods’ early adventures, they also hint at the impending twilight known as Ragnarök, a cataclysm that will test the very foundations of their world. Ideal for both newcomers and seasoned fans, the retelling balances poetic language with clear storytelling, making the ancient myths feel fresh and accessible. Dive in and let the echoes of the North’s legendary heroes stir your imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (339K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Geetu Melwani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-03-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1881–1972
An Irish poet, playwright, and storyteller, he helped shape the Irish Literary Revival and became especially loved for retelling myths, folktales, and classic stories for younger readers. His work moves easily between lyric poetry, drama, and folklore, with a warm feeling for rural life and oral tradition.
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