Famous Myths and Legends of Scandinavia - Hardcover

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How did Odin and his brothers create the world? How did the master smith Ilmarinen create the legendary Sampo? Myths and Legends of Scandinavia tells these stories and many more. Through engaging narration and colorful illustrations, the volume helps children explore the mythologies of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Helpful special features include phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide and a glossary of special terms.World Book's series Famous Myths and Legends of the World collects many famous stories from around the world. The stories are written in a creative way to approximate the artistry of the originals and are accompanied by colorful paintings and photographs. By providing background information on the cultures from which these stories come, the books in the series help children understand the geography, religious practices, moral codes, and important symbols of the cultures. Each volume from the 12 book set includes phonetic pronunciations and a pronunciation guide, a list of some of the cultures gods and other legendary and mythical figures, and a glossary of special terms.

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