The Oehlenschläger, Adam 1779-1850 creator Frye, William Edward 1784-1853 text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Gods of the North: an epic poem" by Adam Œhlenschläger is an epic poem written in the early 19th century. This work delves into Scandinavian mythology, drawing extensively from ancient sources such as the Edda to explore the pantheon of gods and their interactions with humanity and the monstrous giants. Key themes include creation, conflict, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, particularly through figures like Odin, Thor, and Loki. The opening of the poem provides a prelude to the mythology explored throughout the text, highlighting the origins of the gods and the cosmic elements surrounding them. It introduces the initial chaos represented by the giant Ymer and the creation of the world from his body, establishing the duality of the gods and giants as elemental forces in nature. The narrative explores the relationships among the gods and their eventual confrontation with giants, encapsulating the drama and grandeur of Norse cosmology while setting the stage for the unfolding epic. Overall, the beginning seeks to ground readers in both the mythological context and the narrative structure that will guide the poem. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-08-13 Produced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Danish poetry -- Translations into English PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49696 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49696 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134137.0 49696