{"product_id":"9781926487373","title":"Nordic Gods and Heroes","description":"The age-old legends and tales of Nordic mythology are a common heritage of German, Scandinavian, and Anglo-Saxon peoples. This very readable collection features a rich selection of these time-honored stories, retold in simple dramatic fashion by noted Irish author Padraic Colum.\u003cbr\u003eReaders will find themselves drawn into the timeless world of the gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard, a magical realm reached by a rainbow bridge. Here unfold the exciting stories of how Frey won Gerda, the Giant Maiden, and how he lost his magic sword; how Thor and Loki fooled Thrym the Giant; the Dwarf’s hoard and the curse that it brought; Baldur’s doom; Sigurd’s youth; Brynhild in the House of Flame; the death of Sigurd; the twilight of the gods; and many more.\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced with over 40 atmospheric illustrations by Willy Pogany, this charming volume will delight myth lovers with its rich selection of enduring legends.","brand":"David Rehak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164774023408,"sku":"9781926487373","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781926487373_p0.jpg?v=1763634821","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781926487373","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}