The Junior Classics, Volume 2: Folk Tales and Myths

This collection gathers some of the world’s most vivid folk tales and ancient myths, from the thunder‑filled sagas of the Northmen to the timeless legends of Greece and Rome. Illustrated with classic artwork, each story is introduced by scholars who provide gentle context, making the narratives approachable for younger ears while preserving the richness of the original tellings. Listeners will wander through heroic quests, enchanted forests, and moral riddles that have shaped storytelling across centuries.

Among the opening pieces is a striking creation myth that describes a yawning gulf of twilight, the clash of icy mist and fiery heat, and the birth of the giant Ymir, whose strange hunger sets the stage for a world yet to be formed. The volume also offers glimpses of beloved heroes such as Brunhilda and Siegfried, the mysterious knight Lohengrin, and whimsical American legends like Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Together, these tales invite listeners to explore imagination, bravery, and wonder.