18 books like Gods of the ancient Northmen

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Eliae Schedii De diis germanis, sive, Veteri germanorum, gallorum, britannorum, vandalorum religione syngrammata quatuor ... Elias Schede · 1728 · 789p · ≈ 26h · Demanding Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology, Religion

Germanische Religionsgeschichte und Mythologie Mogk, Eugen · 1927 · 142p · ≈ 4h · Challenging Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology, Religion

The religion of the Teutons P. D. Chantepie de la Saussaye · 1902 · 504p · ≈ 16h · Challenging This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars… Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology, Religion, 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

Deutsche Mythologie Jacob Grimm · 1844 · 710p · ≈ 23h · Demanding In "Deutsche Mythologie" entblättert Jacob Grimm die reichen und vielfältigen Mythen, Sagen und Legenden des deutschen Kulturraums. Anhand einer bemerkenswerten Analyse und sorgfältigen Interpretation bietet Grimm einen tiefen Einblick in die ursprünglichen Überlieferungen, die sprachliche Struktur und die tiefgehenden Symbole, die die deutsche Folklore prägen. Sein literarischer Stil, geprägt… Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology, Religion

Deutsche mythologie Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm] · 1835 · 443p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Jacob Grimms "Deutsche Mythologie" von 1835 ist eine umfassende Rekonstruktion vorchristlicher Glaubensvorstellungen der germanischen und deutschsprachigen Völker. Ausgehend von mittelalterlichen Chroniken, Heldenepen, Rechtsquellen, Ortsnamen, sprachlichen Zeugnissen und lebendigen Bräuchen untersucht Grimm Götter, Kultformen, Schicksalsvorstellungen, Dämonen, Feste und volkstümliche… Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

Myths of northern lands H. A. Guerber · 1895 · 319p · ≈ 10h · Challenging The aim of this handbook of Northern mythology is to familiarize the English student of letters with the religion of his heathen ancestors, and to set forth, as clearly as possible, the various myths which have exercised an influence over our customs, arts, and literature. As Norwegians, Danes, Swedes, Icelanders, Germans, English, and French all came originally from the same stock and worshiped… Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology

Die Sagen der Germanen Edmund Mudrak · 1961 · 20p · ≈ 40m · Moderate Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology

The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia William Alexander Craigie · 1906 · 65p · ≈ 2h · Challenging The native religion of the ancient Scandinavians was in its main features only a special form of that common to all the Germanic peoples, and this again was only a particular development of primitive beliefs and practices characteristic of the whole Aryan race. It is impossible to say how far back in time the special Germanic and Scandinavian developments of this religion may go, and of their… Shares: Norse Mythology, Religion

Myths and symbols in pagan Europe Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson · 1988 · 268p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Most people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or of the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient Irish tales. Yet few people realise the significance of the similarities and contrasts between the religions of the pre-Christian people of north-western Europe. The Celts and Germans and Scandinavians had much in common in their religious practices and beliefs....… Shares: Germanic peoples, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

The children of Odin Padraic Colum · 1920 · 280p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Padraic Colum retells the full cycle of Norse mythology starting with their creation myths, through the rise of the AEsir and Vanir gods, and their many adventures, which culminate in Ragnarok (a battle between good and evil), and, the rise of the world of men and women. Colum’s retelling is gripping, and, a wonderful introduction to an astoundingly complete mythology for readers of all ages. Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

The Norse Myths Kevin Crossley-Holland · 1980 · ★ 3.9 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate After a lengthy detailed introduction on background material, the important myths are retold. Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

Nordic gods and heroes Padraic Colum · 1996 · 126p · ≈ 4h · Moderate A collection of Norse myths and legends featuring such gods as Odin, Thor, Frey, and Freya. Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

In the days of giants Abbie Farwell Brown · 1902 · 259p · ≈ 8h · Challenging "This book is made of the stories told by the Northern folk,-the people who live in the land of the midnight sun, where summer is green and pleasant, but winter is a terrible time of cold and gloom; where rocky mountains tower like huge giants, over whose heads thunder rolls and crashes, and under whose feet are mines of precious metals."--p.1-2. Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

Favorite Norse Myths Mary Pope Osborne · 1996 · ★ 4.0 · 87p · ≈ 2h · Moderate A collection of rarely retold tales from the "Elder Edda" and the "Younger Edda," two six-hundred-year-old Norse manuscripts. Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and sagas H. A. Guerber · 1908 · 396p · ≈ 13h · Challenging This vintage book contains a comprehensive encyclopedia of ancient Scandinavian mythology. It includes explanations of many important tales and explores the meanings and symbolism of the characters and deities, all of which is interspersed with authentic poetry. Contents include: “The Beginning”, “Odin”, “Frigga”, “Thor”, “Tyr”, “Bragi”, “Idun”, “Niörd”, “Frey”, “Uller”, “Forseti”, “Heimdall”,… Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

Thor Graeme Davis · 2013 · ★ 3.7 · 80p · ≈ 2h · Moderate In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder… Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

Norse mythology John Lindow · 2001 · ★ 4.2 · 374p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world. The book begins with an Introduction that helps put Scandinavian mythology in place in history, followed by a chapter that explains the meaning of… Shares: Norse Mythology, Mythology

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