02407cam a22003373u 4500 58830 UtSlPG 20260610134345.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Rydberg, Viktor, 1828-1895 Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 3 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-02-04 Produced by Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified Mythology, Germanic Mythology, Norse Legends -- Germany Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58830 99657 99657