In the Days of Giants

About this book

Thor travels among giants, Odin makes dangerous bargains, and the old Norse world swarms with beings whose strength dwarfs human life. Abbie Farwell Brown retells these episodes with an instinct for adventure.

The book introduces the gods and giants of Scandinavian myth through connected stories, from contests and riddles to the mighty feasts of the gods. It reflects the storytelling style of its day, but the myths retain their humour and peril. A well-chosen entry into a world where even the gods must sometimes rely on cleverness.