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_aFaraday, Lucy Winifred, _d1872-1948 |
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_aThe Edda, Volume 1 : _bThe Divine Mythology of the North Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 12 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 508 | _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Edda, Volume 1" by L. Winifred Faraday is a scholarly exploration of Norse mythology, specifically focusing on the divine mythology of the North, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an examination of the renowned Icelandic Eddas, which preserve the beliefs and legends of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples, particularly their pantheon of gods and mythological tales. As a significant collection of mythological poetry from the 10th century and later, it offers a vital insight into the remnants of Viking age beliefs and their cultural context. In this volume, Faraday delves into the major figures and narratives of Norse mythology, including the creation of the world, the hierarchy of the Aesir gods, and the foretelling of Ragnarök, the apocalyptic battle that will lead to the death of many gods and the rebirth of the world. The text highlights key characters such as Odin, Thor, and Loki along with their complex relationships, struggles, and destinies, showcasing the intertwining of heroism, tragedy, and prophecy in these ancient myths. Through an analysis of poems like "Völuspa" and "Thrymskvida", the author illuminates the themes of fate, honor, and the inevitable death of the gods, while drawing connections to the cultural practices and beliefs of the Norse people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aMythology, Norse | ||
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