This handsome slipcased treasury collects tales from Norse mythology, retold from the Icelandic Eddas and Viking Sagas. Set alongside brilliant illustrations, these tales open a window into the strange and wonderful legends of the ancient Norseman. The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years. This thrilling collection of tales, retold from the Icelandic Eddas and Viking Sagas, will transport readers to the realms of Asgard and Midgard, meeting gods such as Thor, Odin and Freya. These dramatic tales are told by a variety of story tellers and are filled with dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor. Beautifully presented in a stylish slipcase, this foil-stamped hardback includes wonderful illustrations and opens a window into the strange and wonderful legends of Norse mythology. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Slipcased Classics are beautiful foil-stamped gift editions of classic works of literature, presented in a slipcase and decorated with delightful illustrations. This collection includes tales selected from a number of anthologies brought together by writers such as Sarah Powers Bradish, Abbie Farewell Brown and Mary Litchfield. James Shepherd is a freelance editor and writer who has worked in publishing for many years. His main areas of interest are the classics and ancient history.