Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas

Hélène Adeline Guerber

Mei 2021 · Arcturus Publishing

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This awe-inspiring collection brings together the complete mythologies of the Norse peoples, from the story of Brunhild to the tricks of Loki.

Guerber's prose beautifully captures the spirit, humor and romance of these stories and are perfect for anyone wanting an excellent grounding in the Norse myths. A chapter comparing Norse mythology with Greek mythology is a fascinating additional draw to this edition.

Evoking a land of gods, giants, elves and dwarves, Myths of the Norsemen will enthrall anyone interested in the legends of the Nordic countries.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Classic Myths and Legends brings together beautiful retellings of mythologies from different traditions, from Celtic to Native American.

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Hélène Adeline Guerber (1859-1929), better known as H. A. Guerber, was a British historian renowned for her studies of Nordic myths. Her most recognised work is Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas, published in 1908.
Other works by Guerber include The Myths of Greece & Rome, Legends of the Rhine, Stories of the Wagner Opera, The Book of the Epic, The Story of the Chosen People, The Story of the Greeks, The Story of the Romans, Legends of the Middle Ages, The Story of the Renaissance and Reformation, The Story of the Thirteen Colonies, and The Story of the Great Republic. Many of these were initially aimed at grammar school children in the 19th century.