The Heroes of Asgard (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. The Tales of Norse Mythology: The Aesirthe Children of Loki, From Asgard to Utgard, Baldur, Ragnarök, Twilight of the Gods…By Annie Keary, E. Keary
Length6h 9m
About this audiobook
The Heroes of Asgard gathers the great narratives of Norse mythology into a lucid, Victorian-era prose cycle, presenting gods, giants, heroes, and cosmic forces with both narrative vigor and moral imagination. Moving from the shaping of the world to the looming catastrophe of Ragnarök, the collection ranges across mythic adventure, etiological tale, heroic contest, and apocalyptic vision. Episodes involving Odin's wisdom, Thor's journeys, Loki's mischief, and Balder's fate stand out as part of a larger imaginative architecture that helped introduce Scandinavian legend to English-speaking young readers. Annie Keary and E. Keary write from within a nineteenth-century context fascinated by folklore, comparative mythology, and national literary origins. Their work participates in the broader Victorian recovery and adaptation of medieval Northern materials, translating the austere grandeur of the Eddas into accessible literary form. As collaborators, they combine educational purpose with romantic antiquarian interest, making ancient myth available as both cultural inheritance and compelling story. This volume is recommended for readers seeking an engaging entrance into Norse myth and its literary afterlives. It offers a compact yet rich encounter with multiple mythic voices, tones, and themes: courage, fate, sacrifice, wit, rivalry, and world-renewal. Students, general readers, and lovers of myth will find in it a valuable dialogue between ancient tradition and Victorian retelling.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (10)
Includes Amazon
GenreChildren's Literature
Length6 hrs 9 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Heroes of Asgard (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Chapter I. The Æsir
4Part II. Air Throne, the Dwarfs, and the Light Elves
5Part III. Niflheim
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6Part IV. The Children of Loki
7Part V. Bifröst, Urda, and the Norns
8Part VI. Odhærir
9Chapter II. How Thor Went to Jötunheim
10Part II. The Serpent and the Kettle
11Chapter III. Frey
12Part II. The Gift
13Part III. Fairest Gerd
14Part IV. The Wood Barri
15Chapter IV. The Wanderings of Freyja
16Part II. Loki—The Iron Wood—A Boundless Waste
17Part III. The King of the Sea and His Daughters
18Chapter V. Idūna's Apples
19Part II. The Winged-Giant
20Part III. Hela
21Part IV. Through Flood and Fire
22Chapter VI. Baldur
23Part II. The Peacestead
24Part III. Baldur Dead
25Part IV. Helheim
26Part V. Weeping
27Chapter VII. The Binding of Fenrir
28Part II. The Secret of Svartheim
29Part III. Honour
30Chapter VIII. The Punishment of Loki
31Chapter IX. Ragnarök, or the Twilight of the Gods
32Index of Names, with Meanings
33Memorable Quotes
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