02223cam a22003133u 4500 31954 UtSlPG 20260610133729.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 BL Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline), 1859-1929 Noorsche mythen uit de Edda's en de sagen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-11 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "Noorsche mythen uit de Edda's en de sagen" by H. A. Guerber is a collection of mythological tales written in the late 19th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, examining the gods, heroes, and the underlying themes of creation, existence, and the struggle between good and evil. Guerber, known for her extensive writings on mythology, aims to preserve and share these fascinating stories from the Edda and legendarium, making them accessible to a wider audience. At the start of the text, the author introduces the creation myths of the Norse world, illustrating a primordial void filled with powerful forces of ice and fire that ultimately give rise to the universe. Central figures like Ymir, the frost giant, and Odin, the Allfather, are introduced as key players in these myths. The narrative unfolds with descriptions of the cosmos's creation, the emergence of gods and giants, and the formation of Earth from the body of Ymir. These early sections set the stage for the themes of struggle and transformation that characterize Norse mythology, blending beauty and tragedy in a profound exploration of ancient beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mythology, Norse Bergh van Eysinga, Henri van den, 1868-1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31954 72800 72800