The Abduction of Íðunn

The Abduction of Íðunn

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Giants and Giantesses

Þjazi (non.) Thjazi (en.) The giant who persuaded Loki to abduct the goddess Íðunn.

Gods and Goddesses

Iðunn (non.) Idunn (en.) The goddess who was married to Bragi and guarded the apples of immortality that kept the gods young.

Myths

Abduction of Iðunn Myth The myth concerning the abduction of Iðunn and the apples of immortality by the giant Thjazi with the help of Loki. In the end, the god's compel Loki to rescue Iðunn and regain the apples.

Nouns

Edwardian (en.)The Edwardian era began with the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910 (January 22, 1901 - 28 July, 1914). However, the era's end date is sometimes extended to the beginning of World War 1 (28 July 1914).
Victorian (en.)The Victorian era began with the reign of Queen Victoria and ended with her death (June 20, 1837 – January 22, 1901).
örn (non.) eagle (en.)

Source Materials:

Norse Stories, Retold from the Eddas (en.) The first edition of Norse Stories, Retold from the Eddas was published in 1882.

Source Persons

Mabie, Hamilton Wright (en.) b. 13th December 1846
d. 31st December 1916
Nationality: American
Occupation: author
Mabie was an author, essayist, critic, editor and lecturer.
Wright, George Hand (en.) b. 6th August 1872
d. 14th March 1951
Nationality: American
Occupation: illustrator, printmaker and painter