Popular Tales from Norse Mythology

by George Webbe Dasent

Book Overview

Embodying the fears, fantasies, and forebodings of the people who lived in northern Europe when the world was a darker and more frightening place, these 42 authentic folktales were culled from the rich legacy of Norse and German mythology by noted folklorist George Webbe Dasent. They include stories of princes and princesses who have been transformed into animals, trolls, and maneating giants who possess magical powers, and good-hearted, clever...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 048641812X
• ISBN13: 9780486418124
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"