Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas

by Hélène Adeline Guerber

Overview

Evoking a land of gods, giants, elves and dwarves, Myths of the Norsemen will enthrall anyone interested in the legends of the Nordic countries. While more famous gods such as Thor and Loki are included, this retelling also speaks of lesser known deities such as the goddess Ran and Odin's son Hermod.

Guerber prose is beautifully clear, evidencing her fame as a writer of histories for children. However, these stories of romance and battle are aimed at anyone wanting an excellent grounding in the Norse myths. A chapter comparing Norse mythology with Greek mythology is a fascinating additional draw to this edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398809901
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing
Publication date:	05/15/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Hélène Adeline Guerber (1859-1929), better known as H. A. Guerber, was a British historian renowned for her studies of Nordic myths. Her most recognised work is Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas, published in 1908.
Other works by Guerber include The Myths of Greece&Rome, Legends of the Rhine, Stories of the Wagner Opera, The Book of the Epic, The Story of the Chosen People, The Story of the Greeks, The Story of the Romans, Legends of the Middle Ages, The Story of the Renaissance and Reformation, The Story of the Thirteen Colonies, and The Story of the Great Republic. Many of these were initially aimed at grammar school children in the 19th century.

Hélène Adeline Guerber (1859-1929), better known as H. A. Guerber, was a British historian renowned for her studies of Nordic myths. Her most recognized work is Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas, published in 1908. Other works by Guerber include The Myths of Greece&Rome, Legends of the Rhine, The Story of the Greeks, The Story of the Romans, Legends of the Middle Ages, and The Story of the Great Republic. Many of these were initially aimed at grammar school children in the 19th century.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS I. The Beginning IL Odin III. Frigga IV Thor V Tyr VI. Bragi VII. Idun VIII. Niord IX. Frey X Freya XI Uller XII. Forseti XIII. Heimdall XIV Hermod XV. VlDAR XVI. Vali XVIL The Norns XVIII. The Valkyrs XIX. Hel XX. /Egir XXI Balder XXII Loki XXIII The Giants XXIV The Dwarfs XXV The Elves XXVL The Sigurd Saga XXVIL The Frithiof Saga XXVIII. The Twilight of the Gods
XXIX Greek and Northern Mythologies - A Comparison INDEX TO POETICAL QUOTATIONS GLOSSARY AND INDEX