Norse Myths
- ISBN-10
- 1855618443
- ISBN-13
- 9781855618442
- Series
- Norse Myths
- Category
- Legends
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-03
- Publisher
- Pavilion Children's Books
- Author
- Philip Ardagh
Description
Long before people could read or write, stories were passed on by word of mouth. Every time they were told, they changed a little, with a new character added here and a twist to the plot there. From these ever-changing tales, myths and legends were born.
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