02399cam a22003613u 4500 73021 UtSlPG 20260610134705.0 m cr n 260607r20241895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04004207 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline), 1859-1929 Myths of northern lands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-02-23 David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Myths of Northern Lands" by H. A. Guerber is a collection of mythological narratives focused on Northern European folklore, written in the late 19th century. This work aims to familiarize readers with the ancient beliefs and customs of Northern peoples, detailing how these myths shaped their literature and art. The book explores the grim humor and underlying tragedy unique to these mythologies, contrasting them with the more familiar classic myths of Greece and Rome. The opening of the book introduces the creation of the world according to Northern mythology, beginning with the primordial elements of fire and ice. It describes the emergence of Ymir, the first being, from whom the gods create the world after defeating the frost giants. Key figures such as Odin, who eventually becomes the chief god, and his brothers, are introduced as they bring order to chaos, shaping the earth and creating humankind. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing tales of these powerful deities, their struggles, and relationships within a richly layered cosmology that reflects the harsh yet awe-inspiring landscapes of Northern Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: American Book Company, 1895 Mythology, Germanic Mythology, Norse Legends -- Germany Legends -- Scandinavia Germanic peoples -- Folklore https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73021 113746 113746