Museum of Hidden Beings Guide to Icelandic Mythical Creatures by Arngrimur Sigurosson 2022 Paperback

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ISBN-13: 9781777081713 Item Weight: 10.2 Oz Item Height: 0.3 in Language: English Table Of Content: Nissi - Dwarf Elf 10Flæðarmús - Tide Mouse 12Útburður - Spirit of an Abandoned Newborn 14Dvergur - Dwarf 16Hafstrambi - Sea Stack 18Finngálkn - Sphinx 20Fylgja - Spirit Companion 22Fjörulabbi - Shore Laddie 24Loftandi - Air Spirit 26Sögusteinn - Tale Stone 28Sending - Sorcerer's Spectre 30Dagtröll - Day Troll 32Móri - Ghost 34Tilberi - Milk Worm 36Kráki - Kraken 38Moðormur - Worm Dog 40Hafmaður - Merman 42 Genre: Fiction gtin13: 9781777081713 ISBN-10: 1777081718 Synopsis: Now available in English so that the creatures of Icelandic legend might knock on new doors... Iceland, a country of striking and sometimes surreal beauty, is matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Since time immemorial, Icelanders have told tales of strange encounters and experiences they have had while on their travels. From the extraordinary Finngálkn, a crossbreed of man and beast to the Kráki, a giant octopus that preys on trawlers and oil rigs, Icelandic folklore is riddled with fantastic tales that expound natural phenomenon and circumstance with peculiar supernatural creatures from myth and legend. Take these tales, passed down from generation to generation throughout the centuries, make with them what you will and share them again. First published in Iceland as Duldyrasafnið, The Museum of Hidden Beings is now available in English, worldwide, so that the creatures of Icelandic legend might knock on new doors. Part of the Wool of Bat series focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world., Now available in English so that the creatures of Icelandic legend might knock on new doors... Iceland, a country of striking and sometimes surreal beauty, is matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Since time immemorial, Icelanders have told tales of strange encounters and experiences they have had while on their travels. From the extraordinary Finngálkn , a crossbreed of man and beast to the Kráki , a giant octopus that preys on trawlers and oil rigs, Icelandic folklore is riddled with fantastic tales that expound natural phenomenon and circumstance with peculiar supernatural creatures from myth and legend. Take these tales, passed down from generation to generation throughout the centuries, make with them what you will and share them again.First published in Iceland as Duldyrasafnið , The Museum of Hidden Beings is now available in English, worldwide, so that the creatures of Icelandic legend might knock on new doors.Part of the Wool of Bat series focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world. Publisher: Eye of Newt Books Item Width: 8 in Publication Year: 2022 Edition: 2 Book Series: Wool of Bat Ser. Topic: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Fantasy / Dragons & Mythical Creatures, Fantasy / Historical Illustrator: Yes Intended Audience: Trade brand: Eye of Newt Books Item Length: 9.9 in Book Title: Museum of Hidden Beings : a Guide to Icelandic Creatures of Myth and Legend Format: Trade Paperback Number of Pages: 86 Pages Author: Arngrimur Sigurosson

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Museum of Hidden Beings : A Guide to Icelandic Creatures of Myth and Legend, Paperback by Sigurosson, Arngrimur, ISBN 1777081718, ISBN-13 9781777081713, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Now available in English so that the creatures of Icelandic legend might knock on new doors... Iceland, a country of striking and sometimes surreal beauty, is matched by its rich and extensive folklore. Since time immemorial, Icelanders have told tales of strange encounters and experiences they have had while on their travels. From the extraordinary Finngálkn , a crossbreed of man and beast to the Kráki , a giant octopus that preys on trawlers and oil rigs, Icelandic folklore is riddled with fantastic tales that expound natural phenomenon and circumstance with peculiar supernatural creatures from myth and legend. Take these tales, passed down from generation to generation throughout the centuries, make with them what you will and share them published in Iceland as Duldy´rasafnið , The Museum of Hidden Beings is now available in English, worldwide, so that the creatures of Icelandic legend might knock on new of the Wool of Bat series focused on the preservation and promotion of folklore and oral history from around the world.

  1. This book is a magical journey into Iceland's mythical creatures, beautifully illustrated and packed with fascinating folklore. The English translation makes these enchanting tales accessible to everyone, blending history and legend in a captivating way. A must-have for mythology lovers and anyone curious about Iceland's hidden world!

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