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  • Tales of Folklore and Superstition from Denmark - Including stories of Trolls, Elf-Folk, Ghosts, Treasure and Family Traditions

    Including stories of Trolls, Elf-Folk, Ghosts, Treasure and Family Traditions

    by Benjamin Thorpe ...
    This detailed volume delves into the rich history of folklore and superstitions in Denmark, detailing the myths surrounding trolls, elves, gods, and ghosts.First published in 1851, Tales of Folklore and Superstition from Denmark is a wonderful read for those who wish to immerse themselves in the legendary world of Danish mythical and supernatural beings. Also included in this volume are family ... Read more

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  • Yule-Tide Stories

    A Collection of Scandinavian and North German Popular Tales and Traditions, From the Swedish, Danish, and German

    by Benjamin Thorpe ...
    This collection of ancient Scandinavian tales takes you on a journey to fight werewolves, rescue the princess on the glass mountain, and explore "the beautiful palace east of the sun and north of the earth."There are over ninety stories, each is entertaining with a valuable moral lesson to teach a child, and leave an adult smiling.It's surprising to discover the similarity between these and the ... Read more

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  • The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads

    Gods, Giants, Heroes, and the Living Legacy of Eddas, Sagas, and Ballads

    by Anonymous, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Snorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson, Sturla Þórðarson, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw ...
    Translated by William Morris, Benjamin Thorpe, John Sephton, James Johnstone, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, I.A. Blackwell ...
    The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads gathers foundational accounts of the Norse imaginative world, moving between mythic poem, heroic lay, genealogical narrative, and saga history. Its range illuminates gods, giants, fate, kinship, warfare, and the approaching catastrophe of Ragnarök, while preserving the tonal variety of Old Norse literature: compressed wisdom, dark humor ... Read more

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  • The Spirit of the Vikings

    Norse Myths, Icelandic Sagas, and Heroic Legends of Gods, Sea-Kings, Fate, and Fame

    by Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    The Spirit of the Vikings gathers saga narrative, mythic tradition, historical chronicle, and later interpretive prose into a capacious portrait of Norse life and imagination. Its materials range from the stark, economical drama of medieval Icelandic writing to explanatory retellings shaped for modern readers, illuminating warfare, kinship, law, exploration, kingship, and the unstable traffic ... Read more

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  • The Story of Norsemen

    Myths, Sagas, Eddic Verse, and Heroic Legends of the Viking North

    by Allen Mawer, Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    The Story of Norsemen gathers saga narrative, medieval historiography, mythic tradition, and modern historical interpretation into a capacious portrait of the Scandinavian world. Its materials range from accounts of voyages, settlement, kinship, and conflict to reflections on language, place-names, belief, and kingship. Heroic episodes and Icelandic prose histories stand beside explanatory ... Read more

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  • The Vikings: History, Mythology & Literature

    by Allen Mawer, Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    The Vikings: History, Mythology & Literature is an eclectic anthology that adeptly weaves together a tapestry of historical analysis, mythological narratives, and literary critiques related to the enigmatic world of the Vikings. The collection showcases a broad range of literary styles from poetic Eddas to rigorous scholarly interpretations, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of Norse ... Read more

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  • The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson - Translated from the Original Old Norse Text into English

    by Benjamin Thorpe ...
    In the following grand and ancient lay, dating most probably from the time of heathenism, are set forth, as the utterances of a Vala, or wandering prophetess, as above described, the story of the creation of the world from chaos, of the origin of the giants, the gods, the dwarfs, and the human race, together with other events relating to the mythology of the North, and ending with the destruction ... Read more

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  • The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads

    by Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    'The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads' captures the sweeping grandeur of ancient Norse culture, distilled into a single, powerful collection. This anthology spans versatile literary forms from the poetic to the epic, assembling works that reflect the vast spectrum of Norse life, gods, and mortal destinies. Within its covers lie classic compositions, ranging from the mythic ... Read more

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  • Northern Mythology - Comprising the Principal Popular Traditions and Superstitions of Scandinavia, North Germany, and the Netherlands - Volume I.

    by Benjamin Thorpe ...
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda (Complete Edition)

    by Snorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell ...
    The complete edition of 'The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda' is a seminal collection representing the quintessential works of Old Norse literature, beautifully weaving themes of mythology, heroism, and the human condition. This anthology transports readers to the mystical landscapes of ancient Scandinavia, offering an eloquent exploration of tales and verses that have influenced literary traditions ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Enchanted Wreath, The

    by Benjamin Thorpe ...
    Narrated by Veronica Saretsky ...

    Unabridged

    21 min

    Step into the mystical world of The Enchanted Wreath by Benjamin Thorpe, a captivating holiday tale brought to life by the enchanting narration of Veronica Saretsky. This story blends folklore and festive charm, weaving a tale of magic, mystery, and transformation. At the heart of the story is a glowing wreath, imbued with ancient enchantments, that leads its finder on an unforgettable journey ... Read more

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  • The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda (Complete Edition)

    The Elder Saemundar Edda: Baldr's Dreams, Loki's Altercation + The Younger Snorri's Edda: Of Odin, Of Thor, Of Ragnarok, Gylfi's Journey To Asgard

    by Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell ...
    This meticulously edited ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "Edda" is an Old Norse term attributed by modern scholars to these two main Medieval Icelandic literary works of mythology: Contents: The Elder Eddas of Saemund Völuspâ. The Vala's Prophecy The Lay Of Vafthrudnir The Lay Of Grimnir The Lay Of Vegtam, Or Baldr's Dreams The High ... Read more

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