Norse Folk Tales
Enter the epic world of 28 Norse folk tales — stories from the Viking and Scandinavian storytelling tradition. Norse mythology and folklore are among the most dramatic narrative traditions in world literature, featuring gods, giants, dragons, and mortal heroes locked in cosmic struggles.
Our collection includes tales of Odin, Thor, Loki, Freya, Baldur, and the heroes of Asgard, alongside folk tales of clever farmers, brave shield-maidens, and magical creatures from Scandinavian tradition. Norse stories are characterized by their bold spirit, their acceptance of fate, and their celebration of courage in the face of inevitable doom.
Each tale is retold with vivid illustration and narrative power, making this collection ideal for anyone interested in Norse mythology, Viking legends, Scandinavian folklore, and the literary traditions that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien and modern fantasy.
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Tyr and the Binding of Fenrir
Tyr and the Binding of Fenrir: In the time before Ragnarok, when the gods still believed they could prevent the end times through cunning and sacrifice, there
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Children of Odin: How Sif Lost Her Hair
The Children of Odin: How Sif Lost Her Hair: In Asgard, the great realm of the gods where immortal beings dwelt in golden halls and the boundaries of How Sif
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Apples of Idun
The Apples of Idun: In Asgard, the home of the gods, there existed a treasure more valuable than all the gold in the nine worlds - the golden apples of Idun.
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods
Ragnarok: The Twilight of the Gods: The seer stood before Odin in the great hall Asgard, and she spoke of a future that all the gods wished not to hear, yet
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Sigurd and the Dragon Fafnir
Sigurd and the Dragon Fafnir: In the northern lands, in a place where mountains rose like the spears of giants and forests spread like dark green cloaks across
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Theft of Thor’s Hammer (Thrymskvida)
The Theft of Thor's Hammer (Thrymskvida): Thor, the mighty god of thunder, woke one morning in his hall Bilskirnir with a start of alarm that was rare for one
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Creation of the World from Ymir’s Body
The Creation of the World from Ymir's Body: In the beginning, before the world was formed and before time itself had meaning, there existed only Muspelheim and
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
Loki and the Dwarves’ Wager
A Norse myth about Loki's foolish bet with the dwarves Sindri and Brokkr — the origin of Thor's hammer and a classic warning about reckless promises.
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 6-8
The Mead of Poetry
The Mead of Poetry: Before the world was young, before the stars had settled in their places, the giants possessed a great treasure - the Mead of Poetry. When
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
Odin’s Quest for Wisdom
Odin's Quest for Wisdom: From the moment of his birth, Odin All-Father burned with a need that nothing could satisfy. While other gods delighted in feasts and
Norse Folk Tales
Ages 9-12
The Death of Baldur
The Death of Baldur: In the golden halls of Asgard, there lived a god so beautiful, so pure, so beloved by all beings in the Nine Worlds that his very presence
Norse Folk Tales
All Ages
Freya’s Necklace: The Brisingamen
Freya's Necklace: The Brisingamen: In the golden halls of Asgard, where gods walked and the fates of worlds were woven, there existed a beauty so transcendent