Myths of the Norsemen : From the Eddas and Sagas
Myths of the Norsemen : From the Eddas and Sagas
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Book Description
Wonderful collection of age-old tales assembled by noted scholar and folklore expert. Myths tell of the creation of the world; the deeds of such gods and heroes as Odin, Thor and Siegfried; the machinations of the evil Loki; and more. Entertaining and readable, these tales offer a striking presentation of the ancient Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape the literature and cultures of the modern West.Introduction. Index of Poetical Quotations. 64 illus.
Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas,H. A. Guerber,Dover Publications,0486273482,Comparative Religion,Folklore & Mythology - Mythology,Literature - Classics / Criticism,Mythology, Norse,Sociology,Folklore,Myth & legend told as fiction,Social Science / General
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