18 books like The chariot of the sun

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The Norse Myths Kevin Crossley-Holland · 1980 · ★ 4.0 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Legends of the North Olivia E. Coolidge · 1951 · 260p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

In the days of giants Abbie Farwell Brown · 1902 · 259p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,-the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads thunder rolls and crashes, and under whose feet are mines of precious metals."--p.1-2. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

The children of Odin Padraic Colum · 1920 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Padraic Colum retells the full cycle of Norse mythology starting with their creation myths, through the rise of the AEsir and Vanir gods, and their many adventures, which culminate in Ragnarok (a battle between good and evil), and, the rise of the world of men and women. Colum’s retelling is gripping, and, a wonderful introduction to an astoundingly complete mythology for readers of all ages. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Odin's family Neil Philip · 1996 · 124p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Retells the myths known by the Vikings, featuring such figures as Odin, Tyr, Thor, and Frigg. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Viking gods and heroes E. M. Wilmot-Buxton · 2004 A collection of myths about Thor, Odin, Sigurd, and other Nordic gods, goddesses, and heroes. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas H. A. Guerber · 1908 · 396p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

Nordic gods and heroes Padraic Colum · 1996 · 126p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A collection of Norse myths and legends featuring such gods as Odin, Thor, Frey, and Freya. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

The Norse myths Carolyne Larrington · 2017 · ★ 4.2 · 208p · ≈ 6h · Moderate The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Odin, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Loki’s army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the… Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Thor Graeme Davis · 2013 · ★ 3.7 · 80p · ≈ 2h · Light Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

Odin Diana L. Paxson · 2017 · 302p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

Favorite Norse Myths Mary Pope Osborne · 1996 · 87p · ≈ 2h · Moderate A collection of rarely retold tales from the "Elder Edda" and the "Younger Edda," two six-hundred-year-old Norse manuscripts. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Gods & heroes from Viking mythology Brian Branston · 1978 · 156p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A collection of myths about Thor, Balder, King Gylfi and other Nordic gods and heroes. Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Scandinavian mythology Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson · 1969 · 143p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

Norse mythology John Lindow · 2001 · ★ 5.0 · 374p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

Meeting the Other in Norse Myth and Legend John McKinnell · 2005 · 302p · ≈ 10h · Moderate "Close examination of the significant theme of other-worldly encounters in Norse myth and legend, including giantesses, monsters and the dead"--Provided by publisher Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla guide to the Norse worlds Rick Riordan · 2016 · ★ 3.9 · 168p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "A can't-live-without guide for guests of the Hotel Valhalla, this volume contains facts about the Norse gods as well as other characters and creatures you might encounter if you are fortunate enough to be chosen as one of Odin's brave warriors"-- Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology

Popular Tales from Norse Mythology George Webbe Dasent · 2001 · 352p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology, Mythology with this book.

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