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Transcriber's note
PREFACE.
List of Illustrations.
INTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER I. THE ÆSIR. - PART I. A GIANT—A COW—AND A HERO.
CHAPTER II. HOW THOR WENT TO JÖTUNHEIM. - PART I. FROM ASGARD TO UTGARD.
CHAPTER III. FREY. - PART I. ON TIPTOE IN AIR THRONE.
CHAPTER IV. THE WANDERINGS OF FREYJA. - PART I. THE NECKLACE BRISINGAMEN.
CHAPTER V. IDŪNA'S APPLES. - PART I. REFLECTIONS IN THE WATER
CHAPTER VI. BALDUR. - PART I. THE DREAM.
A vivid collection of the most striking tales from ancient Scandinavian lore, this volume invites listeners into the icy halls of the old gods and their daring deeds. With clear, lively narration and charming illustrations, the stories bring legendary figures such as Thor, Loki, Freyja, and the giant Skrym‑ir to life, offering a glimpse of their bold adventures and the magical world they inhabit.
Designed originally for younger ears, the retellings are simple enough for newcomers yet rich enough to spark curiosity about the deeper meanings behind each myth. As the narratives unfold, listeners will discover the origins of the world, the fierce contests between giants and dwarfs, and the timeless themes of bravery, trickery, and sacrifice that still echo today. Whether you’re a seasoned fan of Norse legend or hearing these stories for the first time, the book serves as an engaging portal into the heroic spirit of Asgard.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (318K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Nov 3, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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