D'Aulaires Book of Norse Myths zodiac author of Stories from the

author of Stories from the Origin and Earth Alchemy

This annotated edition contains a clear and nuanced rendering of Havamal into English

and how was the greatest wisdom in the world won

and rushing waters—representing the primal forces of nature and the unknown

D'Aulaires Book of Norse Myths zodiac author of Stories from theThe Caldecott medal winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All father, Thor the Thunder god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk, the destiny of the gods. Children meet Bragi, the god of poetry, and the famous Valkyrie maidens, among other gods, goddesses, heroes, and giants. Illustrations