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Enjoyable, but a bit dry. Lovely illustrations.
However, I probably would have enjoyed it a bit more if I hadn't read it right after reading Gaiman's Norse Mythology since it more or less retells the same tales. ...more
However, I probably would have enjoyed it a bit more if I hadn't read it right after reading Gaiman's Norse Mythology since it more or less retells the same tales. ...more
First off this is a physically beautiful book. Both the illustrations and the actual paper that the book is printed on. This is a children's book and as such is a wonderful quick introduction to Norse Myths without too much violence. One I will be saving to read to children. And for me a great introduction to get me interested in learning more of these myths.
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One of my favorite books as a child was D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. I adored the illustrations and the awesome stories of times long ago. I didn't encounter this volume of myth interpretations until I was an adult, after I had already read the Eddas on which these tales are based. The illustrations are just as stunning as those in the collection of Greek myths - as I was reading this book at work, everyone stopped by to look over my shoulder. This book is a treasure for children and a must-
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I grew up with the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths as my introduction to Zeus, Hades, and co., so I was happy to come to this as my introduction to Norse mythology. (Well, my first in-depth introduction. We won't really count 'The Avengers,' I guess.) As expected, they do a fabulous job, laying out the weirdness and wonder of the myths in an accessible way, all with their signature frivolous and beautiful illustrations, and with a much appreciated glossary of names and how to pronounce them.
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A brightly colored, fun to read introduction to Norse Mythology. Almost as good as D'Aulaires' Greek.
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