DAulaires Norse Gods and Giants

D'Aulaires Norse Gods and Giants by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. Published by Doubleday & Co Inc, Garden City, NY, 1967. 1st Stated Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Fair DJ. DJ in poor condition, front descriptive flap missing. Some edge wear to book covers at corners & spine edge. Content excellent. 160 Pgs. LCCN 67-19109. How the ancient Norsemen thought the world of their ancestors was created, how it flourished, and how it came to an end. Stories of Asgard and the Aesir Gods; Odin, the All-father; Thor, the Thunder-god; Loki; Njord, Frey and Freya; Bragi, God of Poetry; and others. Illustrated with color drawings by the authors and calligraphy by Martha Thompson. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20839.