Questa serie si addentra nell'affascinante regno dei miti antichi e delle leggende. Esplora le ricche narrazioni di dei, eroi e creature mitiche provenienti da diverse culture. Questa raccolta è perfetta per i lettori interessati alla storia, al folklore e alla narrazione soprannaturale. Scopri la saggezza senza tempo e le avventure che hanno plasmato le civiltà.
A collection of myths that tell of the creation of the world, the deeds of such gods and heroes as Odin, Thor and Siegfried, the machinations of the evil Loki, and more. Entertaining and readable, these tales present the ancient Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape literature. This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
A collection of myths that tell of the creation of the world, the deeds of such gods and heroes as Odin, Thor and Siegfried, the machinations of the evil Loki, and more. Entertaining and readable, these tales present the ancient Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape literature.
Scandinavians of the Viking Age explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories in Tales of Norse Mythology. Ranging from the comic to the tragic, these legends tell of passion, love, friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty, and betrayal.
A collection of mythological stories from the Vikings, including gods and goddesses such as Odin, Thor, Freya, and Loki.
Offering a comprehensive overview of Norse legend and mythology, this new edition of H. A. Guerber's classic work features the original text along with additional introductory material from earlier editions. Enhanced with a glossary, pronunciation guide, and indices, it spans 446 pages and includes 64 stunning illustrations. The book delves into historical marvels and captivating tales of glory, death, defeat, and victory, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts of mythology and history.