Children of Odin

New Release

A long, long time ago, before the dawn of time, somewhere to the North,
lay the realm of Asgard.  Therein dwelt the Norse gods and goddesses of
old who were wise, beautiful and kind. They lived in peace and harmony,
untouched by evil and iniquity - until the day the Giants from Jotunheim
cast envious eyes upon them and their kingdom....

This volume is an excellent retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya,
Thor, Loki, and other gods and goddesses, whom the Vikings believed lived
in Asgard, back in the murky clouds of pre-history. It is quite literally a version
of northern mythology retold for children which has enthralled the young,
and the young at heart, for countless generations. Enthralling because, while
Greek and Roman mythology is interesting, Norse legend seems to have a
special place in the Western European psyche, probably because so many
Europeans have a Viking ancestor somewhere in their lineage.

These stories are filled with the rich narrative of the storyteller, the flashing
of colour, beauty and truth against the foreboding, lurking dark of the
underworld. They are brought to life with excellent illustrations by the
renowned artist Willy Pogany (1882 – 1955). In addition, many of today’s
online Viking games use this volume as a point of reference.

Padraic Colum (1881 - 1972) was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist,
biographer and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of
the Celtic Revival. In his retelling of these Norse myths and legends he
speaks directly to children.

33% of the net from the sale of this book will be donated to charity.