Schomp, Virginia. Myths of the world.

The Norse world -- Raiders, traders, and explorers -- Scandinavian society -- Gods of war, gods of plenty -- Keeping the faith -- The birth of the worlds: in the beginning -- The end of the golden age: rebuilding Asgard's wall -- The cycle of the seasons: Idun and the magic apples -- Just for fun! Thor loses his hammer -- Heroes and monsters: the binding of Fenrir the wolf -- The end of winter: Frey and the giant maiden -- The doom of the gods: Balder's death and Ragnarok

"A retelling of several key early Scandinavian myths, with background information describing the history, geography, belief system, and customs of the Norse World"--Provided by publisher