The story of the Nine Worlds -- The Gods -- The story of Thor's Hammer -- The story of poetry -- Giants, monsters, and mythical beings -- The story of Ragnarok.
Summary:
"With this book, readers can take an adventure through time to a realm of ice and fire, magic and mischief. They'll meet a cast of characters from Norse folklore and be swept up in their epic deeds and fates. Inside, there are more than 30 profiles of Norse figures - from gods and goddesses, to giants, elves, monsters and other mythical beings. Each profile introduces the figure, including their defining attributes and a new retelling of their story, along with sidelights of extra facts and details. Figures include familiar gods like Thor to lesser-known legends such as giant sisters Gj̀lp and Greip."
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