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Northern Mythology

Northern Mythology

Hardcover

Mythology & FolkloreFiction AnthologiesScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1163399604
ISBN13: 9781163399606
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Northern Mythology by Friedrich Kauffmann is a comprehensive guide to the mythology and folklore of the Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. The book explores the creation myths, pantheons of gods and goddesses, heroic sagas, and magical creatures that populate the rich and complex tradition of Northern European mythology. Kauffmann draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, folklore, and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed and engaging account of this fascinating subject. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Northern mythology, such as the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses of the Aesir and Vanir pantheons, the heroic sagas of figures like Odin, Thor, and Loki, and the magical creatures that populate the Northern landscape. Throughout the book, Kauffmann provides insightful analysis and interpretation of the myths and legends, exploring their meaning and significance in the context of Northern European culture and history. With its accessible writing style and richly illustrated pages, Northern Mythology is an essential resource for anyone interested in the mythology and folklore of this fascinating region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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