Gods and Heroes

Under one cover of this richly illustrated edition, we have gathered the brightest legends about the fierce Scandinavian gods and noble knight-heroes of the time of King Arthur. They are united by the spirit of adventure and battle, courage and wisdom. Legendary Scandinavian myths will introduce readers to magical worlds inhabited by dwarves, dragons, giants, and, of course, tell about the majestic gods of the Aesir: the chief father of the gods Odin, the strongman Thor, the cunning Loki, the perfect and radiant Baldr, and many others. From the heroic and dramatic legends of medieval Europe, one can learn about the exploits of the noble and fearless Parsifal and his son Lohengrin, the unfortunate fate of the beautiful Lorelei. All legends are presented in the best adaptations retold for students by the masters of literary expression Sofia Prokofyeva, Vera Markova, and Irina Tokmakova, and complemented by magnificent detailed illustrations by Denis Gordeyev