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The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc.

Eight hundred years ago, an heir to the Vikings collected their myths and wrote them down. Here are those original tales of Odin and Thor, magic and might, presented for your listening enjoyment. The Prose Edda (also known as Snorri's Edda or The Younger Edda) is a manual of poetics written by Snorri Sturluson around the year 1220. In it, Snorri compiled the old myths and legends of the Norsemen, in order that poets from his time might draw on these stories to keep the Icelandic-Viking heritage alive.

"Myths of the Norsemen" by H.A. Guerber is an extensive retelling of the legends and myths of the Norse pantheon. Published in the early 20th century, Guerber's work is one of the most comprehensive and accessible English renditions of the stories of the Norse gods, goddesses, heroes, and the world they inhabit.

The Poetic Edda is the most important collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry, covering the creation of the world and the coming of Ragnarok, The Doom of the Gods.

The Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda are our oldest written sources for Norse mythology. When it comes to the norse myths, they are the closest thing we have to listening these stories as the vikings actually told them, around those ancient campfires so long ago. It is my hope that you will enjoy this collection, and that the two books will work in tandem to broaden and deepen your appreciation for these epic and mystical stories, and the enigmatic culture that spawned them.

Four of the great works of mythology and legend, brought together! Learn the stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, Seigfried, and Beowulf, in their earliest written forms. Encounter gods, giants, dragons, and monsters. Thrill to the tales that have captured the human imagination for over a thousand years.

The great poetic tradition of pre-Christian Scandinavia is known to us almost exclusively though the Prose Edda, a collection of narrative literature, and its companion, the Poetic Edda. The poems originated in Iceland, Norway, and Greenland between the ninth and 13th centuries, when they were compiled in a unique manuscript known as the Codex Regius. The poems are primarily lyrical rather than narrative.

This Norse Mythology Collection features 5 titles that were all written a long time ago, offering timeless stories that have captivated readers and listeners for generations.

Edda is a virtual world ruled by the electronic intelligence of Lord Scanthax. Penelope is a teenager ensnared in Edda. Can she uncover the truth about her human past and gain her freedom? And are there other humans still out there? A fast-moving final volume in the series which began with Epic and Saga."Edda has all the exciting elements of avatars, mythical beings, magic, and cataclysmic battles... a captivating page-turner." School Library Journal.

La mitología europea es una enorme puerta abierta y accesible para todo aquel que desee conocer los pilares de nuestra humanidad y comprender mejor el mundo. El lector de este libro encontrará una preciosa recopilación —realizada por Snorri Sturluson— de los más importantes mitos escandinavos, repletos de historia, poesía y religión.

In 1643, a manuscript was discovered, clearly written as early as 1300, containing 29 poems, complete or fragmentary. Various linguistic forensic techniques suggest that the poems were shaped even earlier, stretching as far back as AD 850, well within the Viking era. When it comes to the Norse myths, they are the closest thing we have to reading these stories as the Vikings actually told them, around those ancient campfires so long ago.

Delve into the Prose Edda, also known as the Younger Edda or Snorris Edda, a fascinating three-part work crafted by the thirteenth-century Icelandic scholar Snorri Sturluson. Together with the Elder or Poetic Edda, authored by an unknown poet a half-century earlier, the Prose Edda serves as a vital source for understanding the rich tapestry of Norse mythology that has influenced European literature for centuries, including the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The first section, Gylfaginning (The Tricking of Gylfi), explores the creation of the world and the core elements of Norse myths. The second ...

Azrael has chosen to take revenge on the newly formed guilds, specifically the ones that instigated the destruction of the Sovereign Empire. The plan is to take it slow and build his strength, but as soon as he begins farming for Etherience, Azrael is embroiled in the planetary schemes and guild machinations. The politics and scheming is more complicated than he could have ever imagined, and now he must scramble to keep his newly won freedom…and his life.

Almost everyone is familiar with names like Thor and Loki from movies, comics and other corners of the media world today, but where do they come from? That's exactly what this book looks at. You'll dive for a while into the origins of these familiar names of Norse mythology. You'll not only get an overview of the scientific sources if you desire to further investigate more specifically than what is presented here, you'll also get a short but concise introduction to the mythological world created in a pre-Christian time.

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In Eddas und Noahs Herzwunschkiste liegt ein neuer Herzenswunsch. Diesmal ist er von Oma Sissi. Auf dem gelben Zettel steht: "Versöhnung mit meiner besten Freundin". Edda und Noah sind ratlos. Wer könnte Oma Sissis beste Freundin nur sein? Sie hören sich in der Nachbarschaft um, doch weder Friseur Sergej noch Fräulein Flora können den beiden helfen. Und Oma Sissi möchte erst gar nicht mit Edda und Noah darüber sprechen. An einem regnerischen Tag im Buchladen von Frau Schmittke findet Edda dann einen entscheidenden Hinweis.

Dive into the enchanting world of the Elder or Poetic Edda, a remarkable collection of Old Norse poems from the thirteenth century CE. This anthology stands as the cornerstone of Norse mythology and the legendary tales of northern European heroes. While the later Younger or Prose Edda, compiled by Snorri Sturluson around 1220 CE, often draws from these ancient verses, it is the Elder Edda that resonates with its profound influence on the literary works of J.R.R. Tolkien and his Middle Earth saga. In this audio recording of Part I (Mythological Poems), you’ll encounter the eloquent ...

Raef Skallagrim wants to take the sea road. His ship is fast and sleek, his crew skilled and eager, and they will seek out new lands and win fame in the eyes of the gods. But Raef’s father refuses to allow the journey and when a stranger brings word that the king is dead and a gathering has been called to choose a successor, Raef must set aside his dream for his duty to his ancestral lands and his father. When factions split at the gathering, Raef finds himself mired in bloodshed and treachery.

Fu per un ventennio una delle donne piú potenti d’Europa, o per questo almeno passò, circonfusa da un’aura di leggenda che non l’abbandonò mai. Era la figlia del dittatore d’Italia: ne fu sempre consapevole anche se talvolta non a suo agio nel ruolo. Ma alla fine del 1943, Edda Ciano Mussolini era una donna disperata, in fuga, inseguita dai nazisti e aiutata da un passato amante che sarà tra i fondatori della moda Made in Italy.

Eine junge Frau durchbricht die Mauer des Schweigens. Frankfurt, 1967: Ihre Eltern drängen auf ein Studium, doch Edda geht als Au-pair nach Paris. In einem politisch aufgeheizten Mai verliebt sie sich in den Studenten Marcel, der neue Fragen in ihr weckt: Auf welcher Seite standen ihre Eltern während des Nationalsozialismus? Zurück in Frankfurt konfrontiert sie ihren Vater, doch die Geheimnisse, die sie auf sein Schweigen hin aufdeckt, stellen nicht nur Eddas Beziehung zu Marcel auf die Probe, sondern sie muss sich auch entscheiden, wie weit sie für Gerechtigkeit gehen will.