A textbook on the history, interpretation, and influence of Roman, Greek, Teutonic, and Norse mythology incuding a section on the preservation of myths

Presents a re-telling of the tales from Norse mythology.

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There is some evidence that certain women had priestly functions, perhaps a near relation of the góthi, and occasionally acting for him. Such a woman was called gydja and might even own a temple. The god Frey had a young priestess in his temple, regarded as his consort... -from "Scandinavia: Worship and Its Accessories" Highly readable and densely informative, this general survey of Celtic and Scandinavian mythology and its beliefs and practices, first published in 1948, remains an excellent resource. The author, a well-regarded expert on the subject, explores: . nature worship . deities and lesser supernatural beings . mythical heroes . magic and divination . creation stories . magic and morality . and more. Readers in comparative mythology and fans of Arthurian, Celtic, and epic fantasy fiction will find this book a delight. British scholar JOHN ARNOTT MACCULLOCH (1868-1950) wrote numerous books on ancient mythology, including Religion of the Ancient Celts, The Childhood of Fiction: A Study of Folk Tales and Primitive Thought, Mythology of All Races, Religion: Its Origin & Forms, and Medieval Faith and Fable.

The desire for adventure compels three Norse brothers to disregard their mother's warnings and leave their secluded mountain home

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Product Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work...read more

Product Description: Originally published in 1839, this was the first good summary in English of the characters and themes of the Nordic myths, with a popular account of the two Eddas and of the religion of Odin. The author shows that the subject of Scandinavian mythology, then little studied, was the source of most of our popular superstitions, from whence the favorite authors of our early childhood have drawn their witches, fairies, dwarfs, and ghosts...read more

In this dramatic Norse legend, Balder the Bright, god of joy and light, explains how mistletoe became a part of the celebration of the Winter Solstice, Christmas, and the New Year

Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds

Retells thirty-two Scandinavian myths that have intrigued countless generations with stories of gods, giants, dwarfs, and monsters involved in the creation, development, and ultimate destruction of nine mortal and divine worlds

A collection of myths about Thor, Balder, King Gylfi, and other Nordic gods and goddesses

Follows the adventures of the Aesir of the heavenly city of Asgard, as they challenge and punish evil, exhibit wisdom, and fall in love

Product Description: This fresh translation and commentary on the principal lays of the Elder Edda decodes the tales of gods, heroes, elves, and dwarfs, yielding an overview of the cosmic cycles of life on the many levels of the World Tree.

Surveys the beliefs and practices of the religions in Scandinavia from the Bronze Age to the advent of Christianity

Tells the stories of Ymir the frost giant, Asgard's wall, Loki the trickster, Thor's stolen hammer, a clever dwarf, and the death of Balder.

Identifies the gods, goddesses, giants, and supernatural beasts of Norse mythology, and recounts the most famous stories about Thor, Loki, Freyja, and Balder