The Children of Odin
By Padraic Colum (1920)
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum (1920). Unabridged Charlotte Mason living book edition for Form II Mythology, Folklore & Legends.
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Chapter 1: Illustrated by Willy Pogany
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 1
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. This classic volume, first published in 1920 and reissued in 1962, is now available for the first time in paperback, illustrated with the original line drawings by Willy Pogany, to inspire a new generation of readers.
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.
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Table of Contents
38 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
Chapter 1: Illustrated by Willy Pogany
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Padraic Colum
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 2
Chapter 3: Far Away And Long Ago
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 3
Chapter 4: The Building Of The Wall
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 4
Chapter 5: Iduna And Her Apples: How Loki Put The Gods In Danger
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Sif's Golden Hair: How Loki Wrought Mischief In Asgard
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 6
Chapter 7: How Brock Brought Judgment On Loki
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 7
Chapter 8: How Freya Gained Her Necklace And How Her Loved One Was Lost To Her
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 8
Chapter 9: How Frey Won Gerda, The Giant Maiden, And How He Lost His Magic Sword
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 9
Chapter 10: Heimdall And Little Hnossa: How All Things Came To Be
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 10
Chapter 11: The All-Father's Forebodings: How He Leaves Asgard
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 11
Chapter 12: Odin Goes To Mimir's Well: His Sacrifice For Wisdom
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 12
Chapter 13: Odin Faces An Evil Man
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 13
Chapter 14: Odin Wins For Men The Magic Mead
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 14
Chapter 15: Odin Tells To Vidar, His Silent Son, The Secret Of His Doings
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 15
Chapter 16: Thor And Loki In The Giants' City
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 16
Chapter 17: How Thor And Loki Befooled Thrym The Giant
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 17
Chapter 18: Ægir's Feast: How Thor Triumphed
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 18
Chapter 19: The Dwarf's Hoard, And The Curse That It Brought
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 19
Chapter 20: Foreboding In Asgard
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 20
Chapter 21: Loki The Betrayer
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 21
Chapter 22: Loki Against The Æsir
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 22
Chapter 23: The Valkyrie
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 23
Chapter 24: The Children Of Loki
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 24
Chapter 25: Baldur's Doom
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 25
Chapter 26: Loki's Punishment
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 26
Chapter 27: Sigurd's Youth
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 27
Chapter 28: The Sword Gram And The Dragon Fafnir
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 28
Chapter 29: The Dragon's Blood
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 29
Chapter 30: The Story Of Sigmund And Signy
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 30
Chapter 31: The Story Of Sigmund And Sinfiotli
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 31
Chapter 32: The Story Of The Vengeance Of The Volsungs And Of The Death Of Sinfiotli
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 32
Chapter 33: Brynhild In The House Of Flame
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 33
Chapter 34: Sigurd At The House Of The Nibelungs
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 34
Chapter 35: How Brynhild Was Won For Gunnar
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 35
Chapter 36: The Death Of Sigurd
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 36
Chapter 37: The Twilight Of The Gods
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 37
Chapter 38: The End
The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum — Chapter 38
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