Keven Crossley-Holland retells the Norse myths in clear, attractive prose. Here are 32 classic myths that bring the Viking world vividly to life. The mythic legacy of the Scandinavians includes a cylce of stories filled with magnificent images from pre-Christian Europe. Gods, humans, and monstrous beasts, the Norse pantheon includes Odin, Thor, and Freyja. These stories bear witness to the courage, passion, and boundless spirit that were hallmarks of the Norse world.