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 2021-07-24 Public domain in the USA. 691 Anderson, Rasmus Björn 1846 1936 Anderson, Rasmus Bjorn Anderson, R. B. (Rasmus Björn) Anderson, Rasmus B. (Rasmus Björn) Norse mythology; or, The religion of our forefathers, containing all the myths of the Eddas, systematized and interpreted Charlene Taylor, Brian Ness, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at the University of Michigan's Making of America collection.) "Norse Mythology; or, The Religion of Our Forefathers, Containing All the Myths of the Eddas, Systematized and Interpreted" by R. B. Anderson is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to present a complete and systematic understanding of Norse mythology, exploring the myths, deities, and cultural significance of the ancient beliefs of the Scandinavian peoples. Through this volume, the author asserts the importance of Norse mythology for contemporary readers, emphasizing its relevance to the cultural heritage of modern societies. At the start of the book, Anderson discusses the intriguing nature of Scandinavian paganism and its persistence until the 11th century. He reflects on the importance of understanding Norse mythology as a means of connecting with our ancestors and their worldview, which was steeped in a rich tapestry of myths and divine personifications of nature. The text also anticipates a debate regarding the merits of Norse mythology compared to Greek mythology and sets the stage for a systematic exploration of its various aspects, including a detailed examination of key figures such as Odin, Thor, and the concept of creation within this mythological framework. Anderson's aim is to revive interest in the myths preserved in the Eddas and to encourage a deeper appreciation of the Gothic inheritance among readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Tales, Medieval Mythology, Norse Old Norse literature Northmen -- Religion BL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other 1079071 2025-06-26T06:55:17.298072 text/html 1034737 2024-10-18T15:09:27 text/html 842775 2025-06-26T06:55:34.986014 application/epub+zip 848972 2025-06-26T06:55:20.938057 application/epub+zip 490536 2025-06-26T06:55:19.005143 application/epub+zip 1012511 2025-06-26T06:55:43.812981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 918945 2025-06-26T06:55:33.204048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 672718 2022-09-29T16:44:29.361369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 807943 2025-06-26T06:55:14.388092 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 787602 2024-10-18T15:09:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17773 2025-06-26T06:55:43.958963 application/rdf+xml 8237 2025-06-26T06:55:19.479076 image/jpeg 2045 2025-06-26T06:55:19.242063 image/jpeg 815531 2025-06-26T06:55:17.374097 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia