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100 1 _aRydberg, Viktor,
_d1828-1895
245 1 0 _aTeutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-02-04
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMythology, Germanic
653 _aMythology, Norse
653 _aLegends -- Germany
700 1 _aAnderson, Rasmus Björn,
_d1846-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58830
999 _c99657
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