Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 1

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Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 1

by Viktor Rydberg

EN·~9 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

Teutonic Mythology - Gods and Goddesses of the Northland - IN - THREE VOLUMES - By VIKTOR RYDBERG, Ph.D.,

1:36

TEUTONIC MYTHOLOGY.

1:48

LIST OF PHOTOGRAVURES.

0:54

I.

41:06

B. ANCIENT TEUTONDOM (GERMANIEN).

7:53

II.

1:49:44

B. REMINISCENCES IN THE POPULAR TRADITIONS OF THE MIDDLE AGES OF THE HEATHEN MIGRATION SAGA.

43:16

III.

4:42:37

IV.

1:11:34

Description

Delve into the ancient world of the Northland where gods and legends intertwine with early history. This volume introduces the principal deities—Idun, keeper of the ever‑fresh apples; Heimdal, the bright guardian of the rainbow bridge; Loki, the cunning force of chaos; and Bragi, the poet of the halls of the slain—painting a vivid picture of their personalities and roles in the mythic tapestry.

Beyond the divine, the work moves into the scholarly realm, tracing the linguistic roots of the Germanic peoples and examining the migration sagas that link Scandinavia to distant Troy. Richly illustrated and grounded in meticulous research, the author weaves together creation myths, heroic epics, and early cultural narratives, inviting listeners to explore how these stories shaped the identity of the early Aryan tribes.

Presented as a careful translation of a classic study, the book balances academic insight with accessible storytelling, making the foundations of Teutonic myth both informative and captivating for anyone curious about the origins of Northern folklore.

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en

Duration

~9 hours (538K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Katie Hernandez 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.)

Release date

2011-10-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Viktor Rydberg

Viktor Rydberg

1828–1895

A major voice in 19th-century Swedish literature, he wrote novels, poems, and essays that helped shape his country’s cultural life. His work ranges from myth and religion to social criticism, with a style that blends imagination, learning, and moral seriousness.

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