02379cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500680014526400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950802070043052012190063753400450185665300240190165300210192565300230194670000410196985600430201058830UtSlPG20260610134345.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBL1 aRydberg, Viktor,d1828-189510aTeutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 3 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-02-04  aProduced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 3" by Viktor Rydberg is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as an exploration of the gods and mythological tales specifically related to Northern Europe, drawing connections between ancient traditions and their evolution over time. Rydberg delves into a variety of myths, particularly focusing on characters like Thor and Svipdag, and themes concerning resurrection, revenge, and the nature of existence.  The opening of the volume sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the Teutonic belief system, touching upon the significance of the Seven Sleepers myth and its interconnections with Christian narratives. Rydberg discusses how these legends reflect a broader cosmological view within the Teutonic tradition, where figures such as Mimer and his sons embody deeper themes of life, morality, and the cyclical nature of existence. Through a detailed comparison of various myths and the transformations they underwent over time, the author seeks to reveal not only the stories themselves but also their cultural and spiritual implications for the peoples of the North. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMythology, Germanic  aMythology, Norse  aLegends -- Germany1 aAnderson, Rasmus Björn,d1846-193640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58830