Myths of the Norsemen: from the eddas and the sagas
(1992)
Author: Guerber, H. A
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages: 0
ISBN: 9780486273488
Genre: Mythology, Norse
Format: Paperback
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 illustrations.
Library of Congress subject headings for this publication: Mythology, Norse