The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson & The Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson by Benjamin Thorpe & I.A. Blackwell - The Original Classic EditionFinally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside:He was born ...

The Poetic Edda comprises a treasure trove of mythic and spiritual verse holding an important place in Nordic culture, literature, and heritage. Its tales of strife and death form a repository, in poetic form, of Norse mythology and heroic lore, embodying both the ethical views and the cultural life of the North during the late heathen and early Christian times.Collected by an unidentified Icelander, probably during the twelfth or thirteenth century, The Poetic Edda was rediscovere...

Viking longships and magic amulets. Shape-shifting elves, warrior princes and fire-breathing dragons. Welcome to the epic poetry of the North Atlantic. Welcome to THE SAGAS!Saga Six Pack brings together six classic sagas:BeowulfThe Prose EddaThe Story Of Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue and Raven The SkaldEric The RedThe Sea FightSigurd The Vol...

The myths and legends of the Norsemen have entertained both old and young alike for hundreds of years.This fascinating collection contains stories retold from the Icelandic Eddas, the principal sources of knowledge of Norse mythology, and the Sagas of the ancient world of the Vikings.Following the deeds of the powerful Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor and Loki, and filled with a host of fantastic creatures and objects containing magical properties, the tales in Norse Myth...

The Poetic Edda & The Prose Edda is a magisterial collection that encapsulates the grandeur and complexity of Norse mythology. This anthology juxtaposes the exhilarating verse of the Poetic Edda with the eloquent prose narratives of the Prose Edda, offering readers an unparalleled window into the Viking age's mythological canon. Through its rich assortment of legends, cosmic battles, and profound philosophical musings on fate and heroism, this compilation deftly encapsulates the diversity ...

Magic swords and mighty longships. Treacherous maidens and invisible elves. A powerful gold ring.Saga Six Pack 2 presents another awesome collection of classic adventures from the North Atlantic:The Poetic EddaThe NibelungenliedSaga of ThorsteinFridthjof the BoldKing Harald's SagaIngolf's SagaEach text has been newly revised and optimized for digital reading. In addition to these six classic works...

The "Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson" also known as the "Prose Edda" is believed to have been put together by the Icelandic poet, politician, and historian Snorri Sturluson in the 14th Century and consists of a Christian's interpretation of the origins of Nordic mythology. The Prose Edda is related to the Poetic Edda in that the Prose Edda cites various poems collected in the Poetic Edda as sources. The two Eddas are the most important extant sources on Nors...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of Myths and Legends of All Nations.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Logan Marshall, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside Myths and Legends of All Nations:Nowhere in the realm of fiction are there stories to compare with those whic...

A cornerstone of Norse mythology and medieval literature, The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson is an extraordinary collection that preserves the myths, legends, and poetic traditions of the Viking Age. Written in the early thirteenth century by the Icelandic scholar and historian Snorri Sturluson, this foundational work remains one of the most important sources of knowledge about the gods, heroes, and cosmology of the ancient North. Composed as both a handbook for aspiring poets and a record...

"The Saga of the Volsungs" is one of the truly great Icelandic sagas. Composed sometime in the twelfth or thirteenth century by an unknown author, it is the story of Sigurd the dragon-slayer. Filled with elements of Norse mythology and great human drama, "The Saga of the Volsungs" has greatly influenced the fantasy genre of literature. Presented in this volume is the translation of Eiríkr Magnússon and William Morris.

The myths and legends of the Norseman have entertained the young and old for hundreds of years. Collated here in this thrilling treasury, these tales will transport you to the magical realms of Asgard, Midgard and Jötunheim.Full of dramatic stories of dark deeds, cunning and war, as well as love, compassion and humor, Norse mythology has influenced countless generations of writers, including Tolkein, George R. R. Martin and Stan Lee.Following the deeds of the powerful Norse...

The Elder Eddas (also known as the Poetic Edda) is a collection of Old Norse poems primarily preserved in the Icelandic mediaeval manuscript Codex Regius. Along with Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda, the Poetic Edda is the most important extant source on Norse mythology and Germanic heroic legends, and from the early 19th century onwards has had a powerful influence on later Scandinavian literatures, not merely through the stories it contains but through the visionary force and dramatic qual...