Bibliograph

The Norsemen, by Virginia Schomp

Type

Label

The Norsemen, by Virginia Schomp

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Norsemen

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

81252637

Responsibility statement

by Virginia Schomp

Series statement

Myths of the world

Summary

"A retelling of several key early Scandinavian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief system, and customs of the Norse World"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The Norse world -- Raiders, traders, and explorers -- Scandinavian society -- Gods of war, gods of plenty -- Keeping the faith -- The birth of the worlds: in the beginning -- The end of the golden age: rebuilding Asgard's wall -- The cycle of the seasons: Idun and the magic apples -- Just for fun! Thor loses his hammer -- Heroes and monsters: the binding of Fenrir the wolf -- The end of winter: Frey and the giant maiden -- The doom of the gods: Balder's death and Ragnarok

Target audience

juvenile

Classification