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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
This illustrated edition retains Willy Pogany's original drawings.
Master storyteller Padraic Colum's rich, musical voice captures all
the magic and majesty of the Norse sagas in his retellings of the
adventures of the gods and goddesses who lived in the Northern
paradise of Asgard before the dawn of history. Here are the
matchless tales of All-Father Odin, who crosses the Rainbow Bridge
to walk among men in Midgard and sacrifices his right eye to drink
from the Well of Wisdom; of Thor, whose mighty hammer defends
Asgard; of Loki, whose mischievous cunning leads him to treachery
against the gods; of giants, dragons, dwarfs and Valkyries; and of
the terrible last battle that destroyed their world. These ancient
stories from Northern Europe, which make up one of the great myth
cycles of Western civilization, spring to life in The Children of
Odin. The late Padraic Colum was a poet, playwright, founder of the
Irish Review and a leader of the Irish Renaissance, but he is
perhaps best known today for his outstanding books for children. He
was awarded the Regina Medal in 1961 for his "distinguished
contribution to children's literature," honoring works like The
Children's Homer, The Golden Fleece (a Newbery Honor Book), The
Arabian Nights, The King of Ireland's Son and Roofs of Gold.
Margaret Horton Potter (1881-1911) was an American novelist who
wrote nine novels between 1899 and 1908, primarily romance and
society novels. Istar of Babylon is an historical fantasy
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whom he had seen in the ways of the forest ? Hera, great Zeus's
wife. "Go into Iolcus, Jason," said great Hera to him, "go into
lolcus, and in whatever chance doth befall thee act as one who has
the eyes of the immortals upon him." She spoke and she was seen no
more. Then Jason went on his way to the city that Cretheus, his
grandfather, had founded and that his father Eson had once ruled
over. He came into that city, a tall, great-limbed, unknown youth,
dressed in a strange fashion, and having but one sandal on. II.
KING PELIAS kHAT day King Pelias, walking through the streets of
his city, saw coming toward him a youth who was half shod. He
remembered the words of the oracle that bade him beware of a
half-shod man, and straightway he gave orders to his guards to lay
hands upon the youth. But the guards wavered when they went toward
him, for there was something about the youth that put them in awe
of him. He came with the guards, however, and he stood before the
king's judgment seat. Fearfully did Pelias look upon him. But not
fearfully did the youth look upon the king. With head lifted high
he cried out,"Thou art Pelias, but I do not salute thee as king.
Know that I am Jason, the son of Eson from whom thou hast taken the
throne and scepter that were rightfully his." King Pelias looked to
his guards. He would have given them a sign to destroy the youth's
life with their spears, but behind his guards he saw a threatening
multitude ? the dwellers of the city of Iolcus; they gathered
around, and Pelias knew that he had become more and more hated by
them. And from the multitude a cry went up, "Eson, Eson May Eson
come back to us Jason, son of JEson I May nothing evil befall thee,
brave youth " Then Pelias knew that the youth might not be slain.
He bent his head w...
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