Sagas and Myths of the Northmen

Sagas and Myths of the Northmen

Author: Jesse Byock

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2006-05-04

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 0141968354

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In a land of ice, great warriors search for glory... When a dragon threatens the people of the north, only one man can destroy the fearsome beast. Elsewhere, a mighty leader gathers a court of champions, including a noble warrior under a terrible curse. The Earth's creation is described; tales of the gods and evil Frost Giants are related; and the dark days of Ragnarok foretold. Journey into a realm of legend, where heroes from an ancient age do battle with savage monsters, and every man must live or die by the sword ...


Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas

Author: H. A. Guerber

Publisher:

Published: 2022-04-08

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781647645175

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A complete and wonderfully satisfying assembly of all the legends and tales of the Norse gods, collected and retold with authentic detail from the original Eddas and Sagas. Drawing upon original sources, this collection of tales will provide the reader with an inclusive overview of the fabulous stories which make up the entire pantheon of Norse gods, telling the story from the world's creation to the final end at Gotterdammerung. Along the way, the reader will learn all there is to know about Odin, Frigga, Thor, Tyr, Freya, Heimdall Loki, Balder, the Giants, the Elves, the Dwarves and much more besides. The author also shows how many classic European folk stories -such as the legends of Sleeping Beauty the Pied Piper of Hamelin, among others, originated in the Norse tales. In addition, this book shows how even the concepts of Christmas ("yule"), Easter, and Hell, all originate in the Norse legends, along with the names of most of the days of the week. The last chapter compares classical Greek and Norse mythology, showing their similarities. This edition also contains indices, glossary, a pronunciation guide and a full index.


Myths of the Norsemen

Myths of the Norsemen

Author: H. Guerber

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-21

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781717209962

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H.A. Guerber's classic collection of Norse Mythology, including the greater and lesser figures of Asgard and Valhalla: Odin, Thor, Loki, and more, as well as monsters of the realms, together with beautiful illustrations.Undoubtedly Northern mythology has exercised a deep influence upon our customs, laws, and language, and there has been, therefore, a great unconscious inspiration flowing from these into English literature. The most distinctive traits of this mythology are a peculiar grim humour, to be found in the religion of no other race, and a dark thread of tragedy which runs throughout the whole woof, and these characteristics, touching both extremes, are writ large over English literature.


Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas

Author: H. a. (Helene Adeline) D. Guerber

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-11-11

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 9780353404762

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Myths of the Norsemen--From the Eddas and Sagas

Myths of the Norsemen--From the Eddas and Sagas

Author: Hélène Adeline Guerber

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9786050375534

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Myths and Sagas of the North: All you need to know about Thor, Odin, Sigurd, Forseti and all the other important gods and goddesses of Norse and Germanic Mythology! You'll be fascinated: "Myths of the Norsemen" tells the exciting story of our world from the creation to the End of Days, and it also features descriptions of all of the Norse and Scandinavian gods. Why you'll love it: It's the most exciting and thorough book about Norse Mythology, including the Sigurd saga, the Thor legend, and how Odin lost his eye. The stories. The gods. The myths: + Odin + Thor + Loki + Sigurd + Heimdall + Forseti + Frigga + Uller + Vidar + Freya + Idun + The Elves + The Giants + Valhalla and many more!


Sagas of the Norsemen

Sagas of the Norsemen

Author: Loren Auerbach

Publisher: Time Life Medical

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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Through a combination of archaeological artifacts and early writings, historians have recovered much of a lifestyle and philosophy that once rivaled those of Greece and Rome. Even today the names of figures from northern mythology, from Odin and Thor to the Valkyries, have not lost their power to excite the imagination. Richly illustrated.


Northmen

Northmen

Author: John Haywood

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-09-27

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1250106141

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An authoritative volume that places the Vikings in their wider geographical and historical context.