In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales by Abbie Farwell Brown

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Author Brown, Abbie Farwell, 1871-1927
Illustrator Smith, E. Boyd (Elmer Boyd), 1860-1943
LoC No. 02012213
Title In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales
Note Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The beginning of things -- How Odin lost his eye -- Kvasir's blood -- The giant builder -- The magic apples -- Skadi's choice -- The dwarf's gifts -- Loki's children -- The quest of the hammer -- The giantess who would not -- Thor's visit to the giants -- Thor's fishing -- Thor's duel -- In the giant's house -- Balder and the mistletoe -- The punishment of Loki.
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Summary "In the Days of Giants: A Book of Norse Tales" by Abbie Farwell Brown is a collection of Norse myths written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich tapestry of tales surrounding the gods and giants of Norse mythology, primarily focusing on iconic figures such as Odin, Thor, and various giants and dwarfs. This enchanting collection likely includes stories that delve into the creation of the world, the nature of the gods, and their interactions with both mortals and mythical creatures. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the theme of creation, explaining that in the beginning, two primordial worlds existed: one of fire and one of ice. It describes the origins of Ymir, the frost giant, and Odin, who, along with his brothers, defeated Ymir to create the earth and the heavens from his body. The opening also hints at the ongoing battle between the forces of cold giants and the warm Aesir gods, setting the stage for the many adventures and moral lessons that will unfold through the tales, including heroes, tricksters, and the deep connections between the gods and the world they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Mythology, Norse -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 44622
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 12, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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