Balder’s Death and Loke’s Punishment (1918)

Balder???????s Death and Loke???????s Punishment is a book written by Cornelia Steketee Hulst and published in 1918. The book is a retelling of a Norse myth that tells the story of Balder, the god of light and beauty, and Loke, the god of mischief and chaos. In the myth, Balder is killed by a mistletoe arrow, which was made by Loke, who had tricked Balder's blind brother Hodur into shooting it. Balder's death causes great sadness and despair among the gods and goddesses, and they seek to punish Loke for his misdeeds. The book explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic example of Norse mythology and a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient myths and legends.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.