Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas

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Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas

by E. M. (Ethel Mary) Wilmot-Buxton

EN·~5 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total

TOLD BY THE NORTHMEN: - Stories from the Eddas and Sagas

0:03

E. M. WILMOT-BUXTON

1:24

Hakon's Lay - By James Russell Lowell

2:25

TOLD BY THE NORTHMEN:

0:01

Chapter I - How All Things Began - This is the tale which the Northmen tell concerning the Beginning of Things.

12:25

Chapter II - How All-Father Odin Became Wise - These are the tales which the Northmen tell concerning the wisdom of All-Father Odin.

17:45

Chapter III - How the Queen of the Sky Gave Gifts to Men - This is the tale which the Northmen tell of Frigga, Queen of the Asas.

6:02

Chapter IV - How a Giant Built a Fortress for the Asas - This is the tale the Northmen tell of how a giant once built a fortress for the Asas.

9:38

Chapter V - The Magic Mead - This is the tale the Northmen tell of how All-Father Odin brought the Magic Mead to Asgard.

15:21

Chapter VI - How Loki Made a Wager with the Dwarfs - This is the tale the Northmen tell of how Loki once made a Wager with the Dwarfs.

11:50

Description

Step into the mist‑shrouded realm of the ancient Northmen, where gods, giants, and mortal heroes weave the fabric of the world. This collection gathers the most vivid episodes from the Eddas and sagas, ranging from the primal birth of fire and ice to the daring deeds of Odin, Thor, and the famed dragon‑slayer Sigurd. Each story is presented in a clear, lyrical voice that captures the rhythm of oral tradition while remaining easy to follow.

The opening chapter paints a stark picture of a yawning void, the Home of Mist and the Home of Fire colliding to shape mountains of ice and clouds of steam—an elemental struggle that births the land and sky. From that beginning the tales unfold in vivid sketches of wise gods, clever dwarfs, and fierce battles, inviting listeners to hear the echoes of a culture that prized courage, honor, and the mysteries of fate. The narration feels like a fireside recital, perfect for anyone curious about the mythic roots of Scandinavia.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (295K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-07-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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E. M. (Ethel Mary) Wilmot-Buxton

A teacher, translator, and storyteller, she wrote lively history and legend for younger readers, turning big subjects like crusaders, Vikings, and medieval heroes into approachable adventures.

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