Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 2 by Viktor Rydberg
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| Author | Rydberg, Viktor, 1828-1895 |
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| Translator | Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936 |
| Title | Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 2" by Viktor Rydberg is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the intricate world of Norse mythology, exploring the pantheon of gods, the myths surrounding them, and their relevance to the cultural consciousness of the Teutonic peoples. The text is primarily focused on the deeper aspects of mythological narratives, investigating themes of creation, afterlife, and the role of various deities within these stories. At the start of the text, the author introduces the topic of Mimer's Grove and its significance within the myths associated with the lower world, emphasizing the characters Lif and Leifthraser, who have found refuge there. Rydberg discusses the dual aspects of Mimer's realm, examining its mystical qualities and the eternal life it offers to those within its confines. The beginning establishes a framework for understanding the mythological constructs that define the interaction between mortals and the divine, laying the groundwork for a more in-depth exploration of the themes of regeneration and the nature of existence as portrayed in Scandinavian legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Mythology, Germanic |
| Subject | Mythology, Norse |
| Subject | Legends -- Germany |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58829 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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