
Loki-The Mischief Behind the Legend
Norse Myths from The Children of Odin
Padraic Colum(Author)
WordFire Press
Published on 10. May 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
142 pages
978-1-68057-353-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Norse myths that inspired generations of superhero fans and mythology-lovers.
Before he was the infamous movie villain....
Loki was the beloved God of Norse lore.
From Padriac Colum, three-time Newbery honor winner, comes this delightful collection of some of the greatest myths ever told, highlighting Loki's grand adventures.
Loki's antics are plentiful:
Convincing Thor to wear a wedding gown. Chopping off Sif's golden locks. Masquerading as a maiden among the Giants. Tricking dwarves into molding the ever-popular hammer.
And he does it all to save Asgard, time and again.
But Loki tires of the Gods' idiocy. And he's done being their lackey.
Could his anger lead to the destruction of Asgard and all the Gods?
Or will the Gods win?
Including a foreword from legendary Marvel writer Peter David, this is the origin story that all true Loki fans must know!
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
189 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68057-353-4 (9781680573534)
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Loki: The Mischief Behind the Legend
Norse Myths from The Children of Odin
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Padraic Colum is a Newbery Honor-winning author, famous for collecting folklore from around the world and for being a significant part of the Irish Literary Revival in the early 20th century. He was born in Ireland, the oldest of eight children, and moved to the United States in his later youth. There, he created collections of children's stories honoring various heritages across Europe. Some of his works include The King of Ireland's Sons, The Adventures of Odysseus, The Castle Conquest, and The Flying Swans. Three of his children's books have been awarded the Newbery Honor Prize and a first edition copy of At The Gateways of the Day was gifted to President Barack Obama. He also wrote poems, plays, and created the screenplay for an animated film. His plays helped found the famous Abbey Theater, one of the country's biggest cultural centers. Some of his plays include The Saxon Shilling, Mogue the Wanderer, Broken Sail, and The Land. Additionally, he compiled Irish folk songs and adapted them. Thanks to the efforts of Padraic Colum, a rich heritage of international lore has been preserved and shared throughout the world.