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Gods and myths of northern Europe Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson · 1964 · ★ 4.1 · 251p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples. Shares: Norse Gods, Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Religion

Echo of Odin Edward W. L. Smith · 2018 · 203p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Norse Gods, Gods, Norse Mythology, Mythology

Tales of the Norse gods and heroes Barbara Leonie Picard · 1953 · 312p · ≈ 10h · Moderate Here are some of the stories told by the Norsemen who lived in Scandinavia from about two thousand to a thousand years ago— the Vikings. The people of the northlands were a nation of bold warriors and courageous women who admired above all things strength in battle and bravery against great odds, and considered themselves disgraced for ever if they let a wrong to themselves or to their families… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology, Mythology

The Viking Gods Clive Barrett · 1989 · 184p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology, Mythology

Geschichte des Heidenthums im nördlichen Europa Franz Joseph Mone · 1822 Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Religion

Deutsche Mythologie Paul Herrmann · 1991 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Der Zauber der germanischen Sagen. Woher stammen die Zwerge und Riesen, Walküren und Hexen, die unsere Kindermärchen bevölkern? Was hat Frau Holle mit dem alten Barbarossa im Kyffhäuser zu tun, und wer ist eigentlich der Klabautermann? Paul Herrmann erzählt von Zauberei, Göttern und Naturgeistern ebenso wie vom Ursprung des Seelenglaubens der Germanen und eröffnet einen Blick auf eine… Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Mythology

The Testament of Loki Joanne Harris · 2018 · ★ 3.6 · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate In the sequel to The Gospel of Loki, Loki’s adventures continue when he finds a way out of the end of the world and plans to restart the power of the Norse gods.The end of the world—also known as Ragnarok to the Norse gods—has occurred, and Loki has been trapped in a seemingly endless purgatory, in torture, until he finds a way to escape. It seems that he still exists in the minds of humanity and… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Dieux & mythes nordiques Patrick Guelpa · 2009 · 265p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Les poèmes mythologiques et héroïques, la version en prose de Snorri Sturluson (le plus grand écrivain et mythographe islandais du Moyen-Âge, 1178-1241) de l’Edda sont les sources littéraires de cette étude mythologique. Chaque dieu est présenté avec ses attributs et ses fonctions à la faveur des textes qui le concernent et des mythes qui s’y rattachent sans faire l’impasse sur les incertitudes… Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology

Gods and myths of northern Europe Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson · 1960 · ★ 4.1 · 250p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Tiw, Woden, Thunor, Frig... these ancient northern deities gave their names to the very days of our week. Nevertheless most of us know far more of Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and the classical deities. Recent researches in archaeology and mythology have added to what was already a fairly consistent picture (largely derived from a twelfth-century Icelandic account) of the principal Scandinavian… Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

Asgard and the gods Wilhelm Wägner · 1880 · 326p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Legend is not history; but in legend we find embodied historical truths, manners and customs of past ages, beliefs and superstitions otherwise long forgotten, of which history itself takes no account. Legend has preserved for us, maybe in romantic dress, maybe under altered names and circumstances, stirring pictures of heroes and heroines, who once have lived and suffered, fought and conquered,… Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology

Asgard, die götterwelt unserer ahnenLeopold Weber

Asgard, die götterwelt unserer ahnen Leopold Weber · 1920 · 136p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology

Handbuch der germanischen Mythologie Wolfgang Golther · 1895 · 668p · ≈ 22h · Demanding Bei Jahrhunderten der Literatur ist es unvermeidlich, dass einige durch das Raster fallen. Wir jagen gemeinfreie Werke und restaurieren sie, damit sie der Welt nicht verloren gehen. Wer sind wir? Wir sind Cairn Press. Unser Hintergrund liegt in Design, Verlagswesen, Typografie und Technologie. Diese Fähigkeiten treiben unsere Mission voran, öffentlich zugängliche eBooks von höchster Qualität zu… Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology

Northern Mythology Benjamin Thorpe · 1851 · 348p · ≈ 11h · Challenging This volume is a collection of the popular traditions and superstitions of Scandinavia, North Germany and the Netherlands. Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Mythology

Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic folklore, mythology, and magic Claude Lecouteux · 2016 · 339p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe • Explores the legends and origins of well-known gods and figures such as Odin, Thor, Krampus, and the Valkyries, as well as a broad range of magical beings such as the Elf King, the Lorelei, the Perchten, dwarves, trolls, and giants • Draws upon a wealth of… Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

Norse myths and legends Anita Ganeri · 2013 The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Norse myths and legends so compelling. Shares: Norse Gods, Norse Mythology, Mythology

Deutsche Mythologie Kauffmann, Friedrich · 1890 · 119p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Deutsche Mythologie (, Teutonic Mythology) is a treatise on Germanic mythology by Jacob Grimm. First published in Germany in 1835, the work is an exhaustive treatment of the subject, tracing the mythology and beliefs of the ancient Germanic peoples from their earliest attestations to their survivals in modern traditions, folktales and popular expressions. Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, Mythology

The religion of ancient Scandinavia William A. Craigie · 1906 · 71p · ≈ 2h · Challenging The ninth and tenth centuries were a period of new development and great changes within the Scandinavian countries. The Viking expeditions brought a large part of the population into direct contact with war and battle, while the former petty kings disappeared, or lost most of their importance, before strong rulers like Gorm in Denmark or Harald in Norway. In the courts of these new sovereigns… Shares: Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

Ragnarok A. S. Byatt · 2011 · ★ 3.5 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate As the bombs of the Blitz rain down on Britain, one young girl is evacuated to the countryside. She is struggling to make sense of her new wartime life. Then she is given a copy of Asgard and the Gods -- a book of ancient Norse myths -- and her inner and outer worlds are transformed. Shares: Norse Gods, Gods, Norse Mythology

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