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Myths of the Norsemen

By Guerber, H. A.

Myths of the Norsemen Classics

Myths of the Norsemen

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Epic tales of heroism and adventure from Norse mythology, by noted scholar of myth and folklore H. A. Guerber, now repackaged for Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Over the centuries, Northern mythology has exerted much influence on Western customs, language, and literature. Its principal theme of the perpetual struggle of the beneficent forces of nature against the injurious, and its twin characteristics of dark tragedy and grim humor, tinge much European literature and music, most notably Wagner's Ring Cycle. In this volume, a noted scholar of myth and folklore has assembled a rich collection of Northern mythology as preserved in the Eddas and sagas of Iceland. These are perhaps the purest versions of the original myths, thanks to the island's remoteness and lack of contact with outside influences. Both grand and tragical, the age-old tales tell of the creation of the world; the heroic deeds of such gods and heroes as Odin, Thor, and Siegfried; the machinations of the evil Loki; the fantastical adventures of giants, dwarfs, and elves; the twilight of the gods; and much else.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
368
Release Date:
2026-02-03
Publication Date:
2026-02-03
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group USA
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
145496247X
ISBN13:
9781454962472
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
372 g
Height:
136 cm
Width:
202 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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