02017cam a22003013u 4500 52789 UtSlPG 20260610134221.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG sv iso639-1 GR Bååth, A. U. (Albert Ulrik), 1853-1912 Nordmanna-Mystik: Bilder Från Nordens Forntid Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-08-12 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jens Sadowski, ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Nordmanna-Mystik: Bilder Från Nordens Forntid" by A. U. Bååth is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the mystical beliefs, magic, and folk traditions of the ancient Nordic peoples, drawing from sources like the Eddas and Icelandic sagas to explore their rich cultural heritage and its influences. The opening of the text lays the groundwork for an exploration of Norse mythology and practices, emphasizing an understanding of the pre-Christian worldview of the Nordic people. Bååth discusses how beliefs in protective spirits (fylgjor) and the nature of evil beings (ovättar) shaped their society. He introduces characters from these sagas, such as the seer Torhall and Sido-Hall, establishing a narrative that blends history and lore as it recounts stories of magic, omens, and the relationships between human and supernatural forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Folklore -- Scandinavia https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52789 93623 93623