Valkyries are beautiful maidens who serve Odin by choosing who will live and die in battle. Valkyries explores the backstory of these women and why they were important to the Norse people. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This book tells of the Norse god Thor, the mightest of all Asgard's warriors.

This book tells of Tyr, the bravest and boldest of the Norse gods, who fought only for justice and honor.

This book tells of the shapeshifter Loki, who lived among the Norse gods but eventually caused the ruin of Asgard, the land of the gods.

Owen, Jon, and Sydney rescued Dana from the underworld, but if they don't keep their bargain with Hades, she might be headed back forever, and now Cyclopes are threatening to destroy their home town.

"Aydis is a viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed heathen. Aydis is friend to the talking horse Saga, rescuer of the immortal Valkyrie Brynhild, and battler of demons and fantastic monsters. Aydis is a woman. Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin."--Amazon.com.

Determined to fulfill her destiny, Sigrid makes an alliance with an enemy Valkyrie, and as they cross the nine worlds in search of Sigrid's birthright, a powerful friendship develops--and maybe even something more.

ane Foster has been many things in her life, including the heroic hammer wielder known as Thor! Recently, Jane became the Valkyrie, guardian and protector of the Norse dead, and she's still finding her way in this new stage of her life. But now, Jane must return to the role she knows best - that of a medical doctor - when a supernatural medical emergency rears its head! Jane teams with Doctor Strange, Sorcerer (and Surgeon) Supreme; the tough-as-nails...

Monsters, mortals, gods, and warriors: For over sixty years readers have chosen this book above all others to discover the thrilling, enchanting, and fascinating world of Western mythology. From Odysseus's adventure-filled journey to the Norse god Odin's effort to postpone the final day of doom, Edith Hamilton's classic collection not only retells these stories with brilliant clarity but shows us how the ancients saw their own place in the world and...

Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, and exiled from her village for kissing another woman, the lesbian Viking warrior, Aydis, sets out to destroy the god-king Odin and end his oppressive reign. She is a friend to many as she is joined by mermaids, immortals, Valkyries, and the talking horse, Saga. But she is also a fearsome enemy to the demons and fantastic monsters that populate the land. Heathen - The Complete Series...