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100 1 _aFaraday, Lucy Winifred,
_d1872-1948
245 1 4 _aThe Edda, Volume 2 :
_bThe Heroic Mythology of the North Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-23
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team.
520 _a"The Edda, Volume 2" by L. Winifred Faraday is a scholarly exploration of Norse heroic mythology that was published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1902. This collection falls under the genre of mythological studies and focuses on the rich tapestry of legends and narratives surrounding heroes from the North, drawing on a variety of sources to elucidate their significance and origins. The book aims to highlight the interconnections between different heroic cycles, particularly those found in the Germanic traditions, and their influence and transformation across cultures. In this volume, Faraday delves into numerous legendary figures, prominently featuring the tales of Sigurd the Volsung, Helgi, and the cursed treasures associated with these heroes. The narrative intertwines their adventures with themes of destiny, love, revenge, and the supernatural, such as the role of dragons and magical beings. Each story, such as Sigurd's dragon-slaying and the doomed romance with Brynhild, illustrates the complexities of heroism and the intimate connection between fate and choice, emphasizing how these ancient tales continue to resonate with fundamental human experiences. Through detailed analysis and comparison with other Germanic and English literary works, Faraday reveals the enduring legacy of these myths in shaping cultural narratives and their reflections on human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Norse
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13008
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