Scandinavian Myths for Children

How to turn blood into seawater and how to build walls from centuries? Where did the sound of cat steps go and when is a ribbon stronger than a chain? What is the price of Odin's wisdom and who writes... bad poetry? How much misfortune did the treacherous Loki bring to the Aesir and how many feats did the brave Thor accomplish? The book from the new illustrated series "Myths for Children" will tell about the beliefs of the ancient northerners: the sources of tales, captivating myths of Scandinavia — from the creation of the world to the Twilight of the Gods — and their legacy in modern culture. Journalist and author of popular podcasts "Myths", "Dark Tales" and "Laura Palna's Diaries" Dmitry Lebedev compellingly narrates the mythological consciousness, adventures of gods and heroes, the Elder and Younger Edda, and the reflection of Scandinavian myths in literature and modern culture. Take a journey to the lands of Asgard and Midgard — just beware of the sweet words of the god of deceit. The highlights of the book — The book is written dynamically and easily, with humor and interesting facts instead of boring lectures.