Stories From Northern Myths (1914)

By Emilie Kip Baker

Book Overview

""Stories From Northern Myths"" is a collection of tales from Norse mythology, retold by Emilie Kip Baker and originally published in 1914. The book features stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and monsters, and the creation of the world according to Norse mythology. The tales include the adventures of Thor, the god of thunder, Odin, the god of wisdom, and Loki, the trickster god. The book also explores the Norse belief in Valhalla, the afterlife for warriors who died in battle. The stories are written in a style that is accessible to both children and adults, and the illustrations by Frederick Richardson add to the book's charm. ""Stories From Northern Myths"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich mythology of the Vikings and their beliefs about the world and the afterlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164128442
• ISBN13: 9781164128441
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"