Our Fathers Godsaga

Author : Viktor Rydberg
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780595299782

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Our Fathers' Godsaga by Viktor Rydberg Pdf

An epic introduction to Norse mythology for students of all ages. Based on the research of the 19th century Swedish poet and scholar, Viktor Rydberg, Our Fathers' Godsaga retells the mythology of Northern Europe in chronological order from Creation to Ragnarök. These are tales told by Vikings, epic tales of gods and giants, elves and dwarves, and of how their interaction and wars affect the first generations of human beings in the North. Based on a comprehensive examination of the source material, including the Icelandic Eddas and Sagas, this is likely the way Germanic mythology looked at the end of the heathen era. Many will recognize themes found here in J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion, particularly the tale of the elf-smith Völund and his quest for revenge against the Aesir, first detailed by Rydberg in his comprehensive Investigations into Germanic Mythology, 1886. This is an original translation of Viktor Rydberg's Fädernas Gudasaga, his own retelling of the complete Norse mythic epic, first published in 1887, and many times since. The text includes a complete catalog of mythic names & the original artwork, from the 1911 German translation, by renowned children's artist John Bauer (1882-1918). This classic Swedish text appears in English now for the first time.

Author : The Norroena Society
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440131790

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The Ásatrú Edda by The Norroena Society Pdf

From the ashes arises the sacred lore of the North, the ancient stories and proverbial wisdom of the satr religion. Mighty Gods and fierce Giants battle in the never-ending struggle between order and chaos, while men seek honor and glory in the eyes of their beloved deities. After many years of research and piecing together sources, now comes the first known holy text ever presented for the satr faith. Giving these ancestral accounts in their true, epic form, The satr Edda is designed as a religious work by and for the men and women of this path. In reconstructing this sacred epic, the idea is to create a living storytelling tradition that will honor the legacy of the ancient Teutonic peoples, while providing an in-depth source of satr wisdom for our modern world.

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476623382

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Encyclopedia of Giants and Humanoids in Myth, Legend and Folklore by Theresa Bane Pdf

Every culture has in its folklore and mythology beings of immense size and strength, as well as other preternatural humanoids great or small who walk among us, serving the divine or fulfilling their own agendas. This book catalogs the lore and legends of more than 1,000 different humanoid species and individual beings, including the Titans, Valkyries, Jotnar, yōkai, biblical giants, elves, ogres, trolls and many more.

Author : Robert Sass
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781365446771

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The Saxons by Robert Sass Pdf

Once there were a people known as the Saxons. They lived in the area that is now a part of the Eastern Netherlands and Northwestern Germany. While some in the tribe fled with the Angles and Jutes to settle Britannia, many Saxons remained in Saxony. For 350 years after some migrated to Britain, the Saxons were still a powerful tribe, and a well-populated tribe. They spoke their own language and they had their own religion. Robert Sass explains the culture, history, religion, and language of the Saxons showing the greatness of the once powerful tribe. THIS IS THE FINAL EDITION

Author : Christopher A. Snyder
Publisher : Union Square + ORM
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781402792229

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The Making of Middle-Earth by Christopher A. Snyder Pdf

This study “adds an important voice to the growing body of Tolkien scholarship,” covering the author’s life, influences, and original mythology (The Boston Globe). J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy adventure, The Lord of the Rings, is universally regarded as one of history’s best-loved literary works. Now medieval scholar and Tolkien expert Christopher Snyder presents the most in-depth exploration yet of Tolkien’s source materials for Middle-earth—from the languages, poetry, and mythology of medieval Europe and ancient Greece to the halls of Oxford and the battlefields of World War I. Fueled by the author’s passion for all things Tolkien, this richly illustrated book also reveals the surprisingly pervasive influence of Tolkien’s timeless fantasies on modern culture.

Author : Mark Puryear
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780595389643

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The Nature of Asatru by Mark Puryear Pdf

An introduction to Ásatrú, also called Odinism, the native religion of the Teutonic peoples, discussing the basic philosophic and moral ideals of this ancient belief system.

Author : Carolyne Larrington
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780500773789

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Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes by Carolyne Larrington Pdf

An exhilarating introduction to the vivid, violent, boisterous world of the Norse myths and their cultural legacy—from Tolkien to Game of Thrones The Norse Myths presents the infamous Viking gods, from the mighty Asyr, led by Ó?inn, and the mysterious Vanir, to Thor and the mythological cosmos they inhabit. Passages translated from Old Norse bring this legendary world to life, from the myths of creation to ragnarök, the prophesied end of the world at the hands of Loki’s army of monsters and giants, and everything that comes in between: the long and problematic relationship between the gods and the giants, the (mis)adventures of human heroes and heroines, with their family feuds, revenges, marriages, and murders; and the interaction between the gods and mortals. Photographs and drawings show a range of Norse sites, objects, and characters, from Viking ship burials to dragons on runestones. Dr. Carolyne Larrington describes the Norse myths’ origins in pre-Christian Scandinavia and Iceland, and their survival in archaeological artifacts and written sources, from Old Norse sagas and poems to the less-approving accounts of medieval Christian writers. She traces their influences into the work of Wagner, William Morris, and J. R. R. Tolkien, and even Game of Thrones in the resurrection of the Fimbulvetr, or “Mighty Winter."

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780786471119

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Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology by Theresa Bane Pdf

Fairies have been revered and feared, sometimes simultaneously, throughout recorded history. This encyclopedia of concise entries, from the A-senee-ki-waku of northeastern North America to the Zips of Central America and Mexico, includes more than 2,500 individual beings and species of fairy and nature spirits from a wide range of mythologies and religions from all over the globe.

Author : G. G. Bolich
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780615156705

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Conversing on Gender by G. G. Bolich Pdf

Conversing on Gender is, as its subtitle indicates, a primer for entering the broad conversation on gender that can be found both inside and outside of academic circles. The book considers the relation of gender to sex and sexuality, reviews prominent theories of gender, and covers basic gender issues.

Author : Maria Kvilhaug
Publisher : The Three Little Sisters
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-22
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781959350064

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The Maiden with the Mead by Maria Kvilhaug Pdf

Students of the Poetic Edda have long ignored a seemingly unassuming, yet most important mythical character: Namely the mead-offering Maiden that appears at the heart of many a myth and heroic legend. This study shows how the Maiden with the Mead appears at the climax of a ritual structure within the myths - a structure that clearly is based on Pagan initiation rituals.

Author : J. N. FRADENBURGH
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033184713

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DEPARTED GODS by J. N. FRADENBURGH Pdf

Author : God
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0461528347

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God Our Father by God Pdf

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

Author : Herman Isidore Stern
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019707313

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The Gods Of Our Fathers by Herman Isidore Stern Pdf

Delve into the ancient world of Saxon mythology in this comprehensive study of the gods worshipped by our ancestors. From Woden to Thor, learn about the deities that shaped the beliefs and rituals of early Anglo-Saxon society. This book provides valuable insight into the origins of many of the traditions that still resonate in contemporary Western culture. 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 believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Ed Bowker Staff,Staff Bowker, Ed
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 3274 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0835246426

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Books In Print 2004-2005 by Ed Bowker Staff,Staff Bowker, Ed Pdf

Author : William P. Reaves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578430843

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Odin's Wife by William P. Reaves Pdf

For more than a millennium, the people of Northern Europe venerated an Earth Mother, the oldest attested Germanic deity. Called by a number of names, when the accounts are compared, common traits emerge. Most often identified as Odin's wife, she is Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Gods, roles firmly rooted in her Indo-European pedigree.