Legends of Norseland by Mara L. Pratt-Chadwick and A. Chase
"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 strugglebetween 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.)
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| Editor | Pratt-Chadwick, Mara L. (Mara Louise), 1857-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Chase, A. |
| Title | Legends of Norseland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| 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. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Mythology, Norse -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48908 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 194 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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