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100 1 _aAnderson, Rasmus Björn,
_d1846-1936
245 1 0 _aNorse mythology; or, The religion of our forefathers, containing all the myths of the Eddas, systematized and interpreted
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-07-24
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Brian Ness, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.)
520 _a"Norse Mythology; or, The Religion of Our Forefathers, Containing All the Myths of the Eddas, Systematized and Interpreted" by R. B. Anderson is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to present a complete and systematic understanding of Norse mythology, exploring the myths, deities, and cultural significance of the ancient beliefs of the Scandinavian peoples. Through this volume, the author asserts the importance of Norse mythology for contemporary readers, emphasizing its relevance to the cultural heritage of modern societies. At the start of the book, Anderson discusses the intriguing nature of Scandinavian paganism and its persistence until the 11th century. He reflects on the importance of understanding Norse mythology as a means of connecting with our ancestors and their worldview, which was steeped in a rich tapestry of myths and divine personifications of nature. The text also anticipates a debate regarding the merits of Norse mythology compared to Greek mythology and sets the stage for a systematic exploration of its various aspects, including a detailed examination of key figures such as Odin, Thor, and the concept of creation within this mythological framework. Anderson's aim is to revive interest in the myths preserved in the Eddas and to encourage a deeper appreciation of the Gothic inheritance among readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTales, Medieval
653 _aMythology, Norse
653 _aOld Norse literature
653 _aNorthmen -- Religion
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65910
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