18 books like Northern Mythology

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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

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

Die Götter und Göttersagen der GermanenLeyen, Friedrich von der

Die Götter und Göttersagen der Germanen Leyen, Friedrich von der · 1909 · 287p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Shares: Germanic Mythology, Legends, Norse Mythology, Mythology

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

An Introduction to Viking Mythology John Grant · 1990 · 128p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Turning the pages of Gordon Grant’s pictured story of whaling, it suddenly struck me that the task of writing an introduction had certain unusual features. Acting as a liaison officer between Captain Ahab of the whaling ship Pequod and the sheltered generation of 1932, it is necessary to bear in mind that most members of this generation are unaware that whaling is still an industry.… Shares: Legends, 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

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

Teutonic mythology Viktor Rydberg · 1888 · 1058p · ≈ 35h · Demanding This book represents the first third of Swedish author Viktor Rydberg’s theory that the Old Norse myths could all be woven into one master epic. Originally composed in Swedish, this version has been translated into English. Shares: Germanic Mythology, Norse 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 Mythology, Legends, Norse Mythology

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

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: Germanic Mythology, Legends, Norse Mythology, Mythology

Orpheus: myths of the world Padraic Colum · 1930 · 327p · ≈ 10h · Challenging It is natural to begin with things Egyptian. But the stories that we have from the mythology of that great civilization are all fragmentary; for the most famous of them we have to go to a Greek work--to Plutarch's treatise on Isis and Osiris. In the story as given here the outline is Plutarch's. But included in it is the story of the Creation which is from Egyptian sources; the names of the… Shares: Legends, 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, 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

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