Padraic Colum

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1) The golden fleece and the heroes who lived before Achilles

Author

Colum, Padraic

Series

Looking Glass Library

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook, Kindle

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Describes the cycle of myths about the Argonauts and the quest for the Golden Fleece, as well as the tales of the creation of Heaven and Earth, the labors of Hercules, Theseus and the Minotaur, etc.

2) The children of Odin: the book of northern myths

Author

Colum, Padraic

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook, eBook

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A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of time. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This...

3) The Story of King Arthur and Other Celtic Heroes

Author

Colum, Padraic

Series

Dover Children's Classics

Publisher

Dover Publications

Pub. Date

2012

Language

English

Formats

eBook, Kindle

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Among the greatest storytellers of the world, the ancient Celts told tales that, after more than a thousand years, still bristle with life and excitement. Noted Irish folklorist Padraic Colum (1881–1972) preserved many of Ireland’s ancient traditions in collections featuring enchanting tales of old. This handsomely illustrated volume includes fifteen of these beguiling stories, including bold exploits at the Court of King Arthur.
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4) The king of Ireland's son

Author

Colum, Padraic

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

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Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.