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Asgard and the Gods - The Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors Froming a Complete Manual of Norse Mythology

Asgard and the Gods - The Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors Froming a Complete Manual of Norse Mythology

Asgard and the Gods the Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors Froming a Complete Manual of Norse Mythology

W. Wagner / WWagner

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Von Elterlein Press
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781409784050
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This antiquarian book comprises a manual of Norse mythology adapted from the work of Dr. W. Wägner, being a complete and popular English account of the religious beliefs and superstitious customs of the old Norsemen. The author designed this volume to be suitable and appealing to young readers, and as such it is written in clear, concise language and is wholly accessible. This fascinating text will appeal to those with an interest in learning about Norse mythology, and it makes for a most worthy addition to any personal collection. The chapters of this book include: ’Legends and Myths’; ’The Gods, Their Worlds and Deeds’; ’Opponents of the Gods’; ’King Glphi and the Ases’; ’Odin, Father of The Gods and the Ases’; ’The Wanes’; ’Valkyries Leading the Warriors on to Battle’; ’Ogir and his Followers’; ’Loki and His Race’; ’The Other Ases’, et cetera. We are republishing this vintage work now complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

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