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100 1 _aBerding, Frans
245 1 3 _aDe Edda
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-05
508 _aProduced by Solar Korenwolf en Jeroen Hellingman
520 _a"De Edda" by Frans Berding is a collection of ancient Norse mythology retold in Dutch during the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, revolving around the lives of gods, giants, and heroes, exploring themes of love, conflict, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. The tales feature well-known figures such as Wodan, Freya, Thonarr, and various mythical creatures, vividly portraying their adventures and tribulations. The opening of "De Edda" sets the stage by introducing several legendary tales, starting with the story of Freyer, who is smitten by a beautiful maiden named Gerda, leading his servant Skirnir on a quest to win her love. As Skirnir travels into the land of giants to negotiate for Freyer's affection, the narrative hints at themes of longing and the lengths one will go for love. Simultaneously, the reader is introduced to other characters and events, including Wodan's pursuit of wisdom and the retrieval of magical artifacts, laying a foundation for the exploration of epic conflicts and divine interactions that exemplify the Norse mythos throughout the remainder of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOld Norse poetry -- Adaptations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12822
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