Summary of James Baldwin's The Apples of Idun: A Tale of Odin and Loki
Retelling of James Baldwin's "The Apples of Idun: A Tale of Odin and Loki" The Boon of Youth In this mythic narrative, Bragi recounts the tale of Idun, the spouse of Bragi himself. Idun, renowned for her beauty and wisdom, possesses a box of apples, a priceless gift of youth highly cherished by the gods. The gods turn to Idun as a source of eternal youth when the specter of old age looms, fearing the feebleness and weakness it brings. Odin and Asa-folk's Quest Odin and his Asa-folk find themselves on the brink of losing the coveted apples and Idun along with her golden key. To safeguard this vital source of rejuvenation, they embark on a journey into the wilderness, donning human disguises to commune with nature. In an unexpected turn, they encounter Hymer's cattle, leading to a fateful encounter that unfolds the next part of the tale. The Deception and Flight Odin and his companions decide to slaughter Hymer's cattle for sustenance, but their attempt at cooking th…