Legends of Norseland

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pratt-Chadwick, Mara L. (Mara Louise), 1857-1921

Contributor:

Chase, A.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Legends of Norseland" by Mara L. Pratt and A. Chase is a collection of Norse myths and legends created for a young audience, likely written in the late 19th century. This text aims to bring to life the tales of the gods and heroes of Norse mythology, with an emphasis on storytelling that captures the imagination of children. The stories are rich with themes of creation, bravery, conflict, and the eternal struggle between gods and giants, featuring central figures like Odin, Thor, and Loke. At the start of the narrative, the book introduces readers to the beautiful world created by the gods, focusing on a majestic mountain called Mt. Ida, where the city of Asgard is located. The tale begins with Odin, the All-Father, observing earthly desolation and deciding to create humanity from two trees. The opening chapters outline the foundational mythos of Norse creation, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life through the cosmic tree Ygdrasil, and set the stage for future adventures involving the gods and their interactions with giants. Through vivid imagery and compelling language, readers are drawn into a mythical world where wisdom, conflict, and the struggle for knowledge play a crucial role in the lives of gods and mortals alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The beginning

Ygdrasil

Odin at the Well of Wisdom

Odin and the All-wise giant

The stolen wine

Loke's theft

Thor's hammer

The theft of the hammer

The finding of the hammer

The apples of life

Loke's wolf

The Fenris-wolf

Defeat of Hrungner

Thor and Skrymer

Thor and the Utgard-King

Thor and the Midgard Serpent

Valkyries' song

The dying Baldur

The punishment of Loke

The darkness that fell on Asgard.

Credits:

Produced by Kate Rooney & Ian Smith, Jeroen Hellingman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2015-05-09