
audiobook
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.
Language
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.

1828–1895
A major voice in 19th-century Swedish literature, this novelist, poet, and cultural historian brought myth, history, and big moral questions into vivid, readable stories. His work ranged from historical fiction to essays on religion and Norse legend, and he remains especially remembered in Sweden for "Tomten."
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