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Norse myths & legends Philip Ardagh · 1998 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate A collection of stories, primarily about brave warrior gods, told around the fireside on cold winter nights by the people of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary. Shares: Northmen, Legends, Norse Mythology, Folklore

Trú og landnámEinar Pálsson.

Trú og landnám Einar Pálsson. · 1970 · 404p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Shares: Northmen, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

The new pantheon, or, An introduction to the mythology of the ancients, in question and answer W. Jillard Hort · 1809 · 161p · ≈ 5h · 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around… Shares: Egyptian Mythology, Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology, Mythology

Tíminn og eldurinnEinar Pálsson.

Tíminn og eldurinn Einar Pálsson. · 1972 · 430p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Shares: Northmen, Norse Mythology, Religion, Mythology

The Myths of Mexico & Peru Lewis Spence · 1913 · 366p · ≈ 12h · Challenging The Myths of Mexico and Peru is a fascinating book that explores the rich mythological traditions of these two South American countries. Written by Lewis Spence, an expert on the folklore and mythology of the Americas, this book delves into the ancient stories and legends of the Aztecs, Mayans, Incas, and other indigenous peoples of Mexico and Peru. Through Spence's engaging writing and extensive… Shares: Indians of South America, Indian mythology, Legends, Folklore

The gods of our fathers Herman Isidore Stern · 1898 · 268p · ≈ 8h · Challenging Shares: Northmen, Legends, Norse Mythology, Folklore

The myths of the North American Indians Lewis Spence · 1900 · 392p · ≈ 13h · Challenging A collection of Native American myths and legends, interweaving the historical backgrounds of several Indian cultures with magical stories. Shares: Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Legends, Folklore

Stories of the Norsemen Alan Boucher · 1967 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Northmen, Norse Mythology

North American Indian mythology Cottie Arthur Burland · 1965 · 144p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Shares: Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore, Religion

Norse mythology Peter Andreas Munch · 1926 · ★ 3.7 · 392p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia as the Nordic folklore of the modern period. The northernmost extension of Germanic mythology and stemming from Proto-Germanic folklore, Norse mythology consists of tales of various deities, beings, and… Shares: Northmen, Legends, Norse Mythology, Folklore

Teutonic mythology Viktor Rydberg · 1889 · 720p · ≈ 24h · Demanding DR BR42) showing a figure, likely Odin, above a horse with dislocated legs. This may refer to Odins healing of Baldrs horse in the Second Merseburg Charm and was likely a talisman.]] Shares: Northmen, Legends, Norse Mythology, Folklore

American hero-myths Daniel Garrison Brinton · 1882 · 251p · ≈ 8h · Challenging What I think is the essence, the principle of vitality, in religion, and in all religions, is their supposed control over the destiny of the individual, his weal or woe, his good or bad hap, here or hereafter, has it may be. Rooted infinitely deep in the sense of personality, religion was recognized at the beginning, it will be recognized at the end, as the one indestructible ally in the struggle… Shares: Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Folklore, Religion

Rhinegold Stephan Grundy · 1994 · ★ 4.0 · 875p · ≈ 29h · Moderate Attila’s Treasures continues the story of Hagen from Grundy’s earlier novel Rhinegold, as he is taken as a prisoner by a group of nomadic Huns. Shares: Northmen, Norse Mythology, Folklore

Usborne Illustrated Guide to Greek Myths and Legends Cheryl Evans · 1985 · ★ 4.0 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate A new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods and goddesses in Greek and Norse mythology and their exploits. Shares: Legends, Greek Mythology, Norse Mythology

Mythologiques Claude Lévi-Strauss · 1964 · ★ 4.2 · 394p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Mythologiques is a four-volume work of cultural anthropology by Claude Lévi-Strauss. Originally written in French, the works were translated into English by John and Doreen Weightman. Shares: Indians of South America, Indian mythology, Indians of North America, Religion

Kutenai tales Franz Boas · 1918 · 387p · ≈ 12h · Challenging Collection of texts made by Alexander F. Chamberlain in 1891 and by Franz Boas in the summer of 1914. Shares: Indians of North America, Legends, Folklore, Mythology

Les grands mythes fondateurs Florence Braunstein-Silvestre · 1995 · 190p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Shares: Egyptian Mythology, Indian mythology, Norse Mythology, Religion

Norse Myths and Legends Cheryl Evans · 1986 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate This book introduces the characters and adventures that make up the Norse myths. Shares: Legends, Norse Mythology, Mythology

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