T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet

T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet takes readers into the world of Scandinavian mythology, history, culture, and religion. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan examines Loki, Thor, Odin, Heimdall, and the famous Valkyries, as well as lesser-known inhabitants of this nine-realm universe. Otherworldly landscapes, thundering soundtracks, epic battles between superhero gods and monsters--current movies and book series have turned Norse mythology into popular commercial entertainment in recent years. But there's a lot more to this mythic universe than trickster Loki and his hammer-wielding god of thunder brother. T is for Thor: A Norse Mythology Alphabet takes readers beyond the movie screen and into the world of Scandinavian mythology, history, culture, and religion. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan not only examines Thor, Odin, Heimdall, and the famous Valkyries, but she also explains and introduces other inhabitants of this nine-realm universe. From learning about Ymir, the first frost giant, to Yg