Project Gutenberg 2009-04-04 Public domain in the USA. 2372 Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline) 1859 1929 Guerber, Helene Adeline Guerber, Hélène Adeline Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas" by H. A. Guerber is a comprehensive collection of Norse mythology written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich tapestry of myths and legends surrounding the Norse pantheon, including gods like Odin and Thor, as well as the intricate tales of creation and the moral underpinnings of these stories. It aims to rekindle interest in the Norse myths and their impact on modern culture and literature. The opening of the book introduces the origins and significance of Northern mythology, highlighting the unique characteristics of the Norse pantheon while contrasting them with Greco-Roman traditions. Guerber emphasizes the grandeur and tragedy embedded within these myths, suggesting that the Norse gods symbolize a struggle between good and evil, shaped by the harsh environments and struggles intrinsic to the North. The text sets the stage for exploration of the creation myths, touching upon figures such as Ymir, the first being formed from ice and fire, and the subsequent emergence of the gods, establishing a foundation for the mythological narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/28497/28497-h/images/titlepage.gif Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Mythology, Norse BL Text Paganism Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1125473 2025-08-11T14:59:48.301223 text/html 1084194 2021-01-04T22:43:52 text/html 5345446 2025-08-11T15:00:11.334134 application/epub+zip 5353782 2025-08-11T14:59:53.038211 application/epub+zip 393917 2025-08-11T14:59:50.475182 application/epub+zip 5755052 2025-08-11T15:00:22.718138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5803038 2025-08-11T15:00:08.583130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 814443 2022-09-13T09:25:05.465624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 631953 2025-08-11T14:59:43.810254 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 631270 2021-01-04T22:43:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 631626 2021-01-04T22:43:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20167 2025-08-11T15:00:23.150059 application/rdf+xml 12161 2025-08-11T14:59:50.790191 image/jpeg 2327 2025-08-11T14:59:50.623214 image/jpeg 240318 2021-01-04T22:43:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 4961670 2021-01-04T22:43:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 240152 2021-01-04T22:43:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 4967522 2025-08-11T14:59:48.526204 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia