Bååth, A. U. (Albert Ulrik) 1853-1912 creator text utu 2016 monographic sv 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Folklore -- Scandinavia GR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52789 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52789 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134221.0 52789