A collection of retellings of Norse myths drawn from the Eddas and sagas. It introduces gods such as Odin, Thor, and Freya, along with giants, dwarfs, and heroes, in accessible prose. Worth listening for an overview of northern mythology.
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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).
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Opening of the book
Norsemen landing in Iceland Norsemen landing in Iceland Oscar Wergeland Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas By H. A. Guerber Author of “The Myths of Greece and Rome” etc. Publisher Logo: G.G.H. & Co. London George G. Harrap & Company 15 York Street Covent Garden 1909
Printed by Ballantyne & Co. Limited Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London Contents Chap. Page I. The Beginning 1 II. Odin 16 III. Frigga 42 IV. Thor 59 V. Tyr 85 VI. Bragi 95 VII. Idun 103 VIII. Niörd 111 IX. Frey 117 X. Freya 131 XI. Uller 139 XII. Forseti 142 XIII. Heimdall 146 XIV. Hermod 154 XV. Vidar 158 XVI. Vali 162 XVII. The Norns 166 XVIII. The Valkyrs 173 XIX. Hel 180 XX. Ægir 185 XXI. Balder 197 XXII. Loki 216 XXIII. The Giants 230 XXIV. The Dwarfs 239 XXV. The Elves 246 XXVI. The Sigurd Saga 251 XXVII. The Frithiof Saga 298
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