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 Project Gutenberg 2014-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 115 Snorri Sturluson 1241 Sturluson, Snorri Sturlason, Snorre Sturleson, Snorro Edda: taruopillinen alkuosa; Gylfin harhanäky (Gylfaginning) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gylfaginning Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proosa-Edda Produced by Juha Kiuru "Edda: taruopillinen alkuosa; Gylfin harhanäky (Gylfaginning)" by Snorri Sturluson is an ancient Icelandic work that falls within the genre of mythological prose written in the early 14th century. This text serves as a key source for Norse mythology, recounting the origins of the cosmos and the pantheon of gods, exploring themes of creation, power, and fate. The narrative primarily focuses on Gylfi, a Swedish king who is determined to understand the secret of the Aesir gods' power. The opening of this work introduces Gylfi as a curious and wise monarch who disguises himself to visit the realm of the Aesir, where he encounters three mysterious figures sitting on thrones. As Gylfi, now known as Gangleri, poses questions about the gods and the creation of the world, he receives in-depth answers that delve into Norse cosmogony, including the roles of various deities like Odin, Thor, and the creation of Earth from the body of the frost giant Ymir. The detailed dialogue provides an intriguing glimpse into the intricate mythology surrounding creation, the nature of the gods, and the fate of humanity. This sets the stage for profound insights into Norse beliefs and legends, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of ancient Scandinavian storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi Mythology, Norse PT Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 143380 2025-08-18T11:18:23.865634 text/html 143187 143130 2024-10-19T06:11:13.413998 2023-09-19T17:04:48.140994 text/html text/html 148056 2025-08-18T11:18:30.063626 application/epub+zip 148684 2025-08-18T11:18:27.374667 application/epub+zip 120906 2025-08-18T11:18:26.137636 application/epub+zip 390625 2025-08-18T11:18:31.994624 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 381748 2025-08-18T11:18:29.213613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170640 2022-09-20T17:28:01.243940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133380 2025-08-18T11:18:23.626656 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 113490 2024-10-24T05:08:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16621 2025-08-18T11:18:32.121599 application/rdf+xml 25444 2025-08-18T11:18:26.653631 image/jpeg 4872 2025-08-18T11:18:26.397626 image/jpeg 151532 2025-08-18T11:18:23.878647 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia