The Children of Odin

Description

Readers interested in Norse and Teutonic myths and tales will find The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum a fascinating read. Padraic Colum was not only an outstanding novelist, playwright and biographer, but also a famous collector of folklore and one of the most important figures of the Irish Literary Revival. With his Children of Odin, he combines his passion for Celtic myth and for children’s stories, the result being undoubtedly one of the most captivating collection of mythic stories.

Many books about mythology contain just bare descriptions of the events, but not this one. The Children of Odin resembles a novel in every bit – the story of Odin, the god of healing, knowledge, death, poetry and frenzy, as well as the story of the other Norse gods are described in great, novelistic style. The accounts of the adventures that feature not only Odin, but Thor, Loki, other gods and mythical creatures such as dragons and giants as well are organized into an easy to follow succession. They introduce the reader to Norse mythology and offer a glimpse of the Norse pantheon, raising the reader’s interest towards more detailed myths as well and opening up young minds towards how the world was perceived at the beginnings of history.

The stories that have survived thousands of years are presented by Padraic Colum in an easy to read and very enjoyable way. Though the language used turns archaic sometimes, the book still makes an excellent read for school children and it is a great choice for parents and grandparents who want to read good stories to their pre-school kids and grandchildren, too. However, the book is not only for kids. Being often referenced in scholarly writings about Norse and Teutonic mythology, The Children of Odin by Padraic Colum is certainly a complex work and a piece that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
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