illustrations by Gull-britt Allansdotter
Freyr and Gerðr
In this fairy tale, it is told how Frey, the god of fertility, falls in love with the giantess Gerd. Blinded by love, he sends his friend Skirner to win Gerd’s hand for him.
Thor and Utgarda-Loki
The tale of Thor and Utgårdaloke is about how Thor, Loki and Tjalve travel to the giant Utgarda-Loki’s castle to prove their strengths and abilities. Utgarda-Loki challenges them in various competitions that seem impossible to win.
Thor’s fishing trip
Read about when Thor and the giant Hymer went out fishing and Thor catches the Midgard Serpent himself! The story shows Thor’s strength and courage, but also that not all battles can be won outright.
The saga of Iduns apples
Idun’s magic apples kept the gods forever young. When she suddenly disappears, the gods quickly begin to age and weaken. It soon emerges that Loki was the one last seen with her.
The tale of Thor’s wedding
One morning Thor awoke to find that his hammer was gone. Without Mjölnir, the gods and their entire world were threatened. It turns out that the giant Trym has taken it and Thor and Loki are forced to dress up as bride and bridesmaid to try to get it back.
The binding of Fenrir
When the dreaded Fenriswolf threatens the safety of Asgard, the gods must find a way to imprison the enormous beast. But no chains seem strong enough. Can they outwit the wolf and secure Asgard’s future?