Nordic Gods and HeroesDover Publications, 1996 - 282 páginas The age-old legends and tales of Nordic mythology are a common heritage of German, Scandinavian, and Anglo-Saxon peoples. This very readable collection features a rich selection of these time-honored stories, retold in simple dramatic fashion by noted Irish author Padraic Colum. Readers will find themselves drawn into the timeless world of the gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard, a magical realm reached by a rainbow bridge. Here unfold the exciting stories of how Frey won Gerda, the Giant Maiden, and how he lost his magic sword; how Thor and Loki fooled Thrym the Giant; the Dwarf's hoard and the curse that it brought; Baldur's doom; Sigurd's youth; Brynhild in the House of Flame; the death of Sigurd; the twilight of the gods; and many more. Enhanced with over 40 atmospheric illustrations by Willy Pogany, this charming volume will delight myth lovers with its rich selection of enduring legends. |
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... Wanderer . He gave him , too , straw to seat himself on . But in a while Odin said , " I would seat myself at the fire in the King's hall and eat my supper of meat . " " Nay , stay here , " Agnar said . " I will give you more bread and ...
... Wanderer . He gave him , too , straw to seat himself on . But in a while Odin said , " I would seat myself at the fire in the King's hall and eat my supper of meat . " " Nay , stay here , " Agnar said . " I will give you more bread and ...
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... Wanderer went by clad in a dark blue cloak and carrying a wanderer's staff in his hand . One of the thralls spoke to the Wanderer : " Tell them in the house of Baugi up yonder that I can mow no more until a whetstone to sharpen my ...
... Wanderer went by clad in a dark blue cloak and carrying a wanderer's staff in his hand . One of the thralls spoke to the Wanderer : " Tell them in the house of Baugi up yonder that I can mow no more until a whetstone to sharpen my ...
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... Wanderer that Sut- tung would yield none of the Magic Mead . " I hold you to your bargain , " said Vegtam the Wanderer , " and you will have to get me the fee I asked . Come with me now and help me to get it . " He made Baugi bring him ...
... Wanderer that Sut- tung would yield none of the Magic Mead . " I hold you to your bargain , " said Vegtam the Wanderer , " and you will have to get me the fee I asked . Come with me now and help me to get it . " He made Baugi bring him ...
Contenido
Far Away and Long | 3 |
How Frey Won Gerda the Giant Maiden and How He Lost | 53 |
How All Things Came to | 64 |
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Æsir Agnar Andvari asked Baldur Baugi beautiful Bifröst boat Brock brother brought Brynhild cave cried dost Dragon Dwarfs Dwellers in Asgard eagle earth evil eyes Fafnir father Fenrir fire flew Frey Freya Frigga Geirrod Gerda Giant maid give Gods gold golden Grani Gudrun Gulveig Gungnir Gunnlöd Gymer's hair hall hammer hands head heard Heimdall hoard horn horse Hreidmar Hrymer Iduna Jötunheim King Siggeir knew little Hnossa little mare Loki Loki's looked Magic Mead magic sword maiden meat Midgard mighty Mimir Miölnir Muspelheim Niörd Odin All-Father Odin's Odur Ragnarök Rainbow Bridge Regin rock rode round shining apples Siggeir Sigmund Sigurd Sindri Sinfiotli Skadi Skirnir slay spear spoke stone stood Suttung Svadilfare Svartheim thee Thialfi Thiassi things Thor Thor and Loki Thor's thou thought Thrym told took Urda's Vanir Vidar Volsung wall Wanderer wife wisdom Ygdrassil Ymir