
Myths of the Norsemen (Illustrated Edition)
From the Eddas and Sagas: Myths of Creation, Ymir and Audhumla, Odin, Thor, Loki, Valhalla, The Twilight of the GodsBy Hélène Adeline GuerberLength11h 51m
About this audiobook
In 'Myths of the Norsemen (Illustrated Edition),' H√©l√®ne Adeline Guerber expertly navigates the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, unraveling the intricate narratives surrounding deities, heroes, and cosmic events. Written with an engaging style that balances scholarly rigor with accessible prose, this illustrated edition enhances the reader's experience through vivid imagery that brings these ancient tales to life. Guerber's work is situated within the greater context of European folklore studies in the late 19th century, drawing on a wealth of sources to convey the ethos and cultural significance of Norse myths in shaping historical consciousness and identity. H√©l√®ne Adeline Guerber, a French-born historian and mythologist, possessed an enduring fascination with folklore that stemmed from her education and her exposure to classical literature. Her scholarly endeavors focused on presenting mythical narratives in compelling ways for contemporary readers, bridging the gap between academia and popular understanding. This dedication to democratizing knowledge allowed her to craft narratives that resonate with both the erudite scholar and the casual reader, making the complexities of Norse mythology accessible and engaging. This beautifully illustrated edition of 'Myths of the Norsemen' is highly recommended for anyone interested in mythology, literature, or cultural history. Guerber'Äôs enlightening prose and comprehensive analyses engage the reader's imagination while providing essential insights into the Norse worldview. A perfect addition to the libraries of students, educators, and mythology enthusiasts alike.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length11 hrs 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Myths of the Norsemen (Illustrated Edition)
129The Funeral Pyre
2Introduction
130Hermod’s Quest
3Myths of Creation
131The Condition of Balder’s Release
4Ymir and Audhumla
132The Return of Hermod
5Odin, Vili, and Ve
133Vali the Avenger
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6The Creation of the Earth
134The Signification of the Story
7Mani and Sol
135The Worship of Balder
8Dwarfs and Elves
136The Spirit of Evil
9The Creation of Man
137Loki’s Character
10The Tree Yggdrasil
138Sigyn
11The Bridge Bifröst
139Skrymsli and the Peasant’s Child
12The Vanas
140The Giant Architect
13The Father of Gods and Men
141Loki’s last Crime
14Odin’s Personal Appearance
142Ægir’s Banquet
15Valhalla
143The Pursuit of Loki
16The Feast of the Heroes
144Loki’s Punishment
17Sleipnir
145Loki’s Day
18The Wild Hunt
146Jötun-heim
19The Pied Piper
147Origin of the Mountains
20Bishop Hatto
148The First Gods
21Irmin
149The Giant in Love
22Mimir’s Well
150The Giant and the Church Bells
23Odin and Vafthrudnir
151The Giants’ Ship
24Invention of Runes
152Princess Ilse
25Geirrod and Agnar
153The Giantess’s Plaything
26May-Day Festivals
154Little Men
27The Historical Odin
155The Tarnkappe
28The Queen of the Gods
156The Legend of Kallundborg
29The Stolen Gold
157The Magic of the Dwarfs
30Odin Outwitted
158The Passing of the Dwarfs
31Fulla
159Changelings
32Gna
160The Peaks of the Trolls
33Lofn, Vjofn, and Syn
161A Conjecture
34Gefjon
162The Realm of Faery
35Eira, Vara, Vör and Snotra
163The Elf-dance
36Holda
164The Will-o’-the-wisps
37The Discovery of Flax
165Oberon and Titania
38Tannhäuser
166Alf-blot
39Eástre, the Goddess of Spring
167Images on Doorposts
40Bertha, the White Lady
168The Beginning of the Story
41The Thunderer
169The Volsunga Saga
42Thor’s Hammer
170Sigi
43Thor’s Family
171Rerir
44Sif, the Golden-haired
172Volsung
45Thor’s Journey to Jötun-heim
173The Wedding of Signy
46Utgard-loki
174The Sword in the Branstock
47Thor and Hrungnir
175Sigmund
48Groa, the Sorceress
176Siggeir’s Treachery
49Thor and Thrym
177Signy’s Sons
50Thor and Geirrod
178Sinfiotli
51The Worship of Thor
179The Werewolves
52The God of War
180Sigmund and Sinfiotli taken by Siggeir
53Tyr’s Sword
181Sigmund’s Vengeance
54The Story of Fenris
182Helgi
55The Origin of Poetry
183The Death of Sinfiotli
56The Quest of the Draught
184Hiordis
57The Rape of the Draught
185Elf, the Viking
58The God of Music
186The Birth of Sigurd
59Worship of Bragi
187The Treasure of the Dwarf King
60The Apples of Youth
188Sigurd’s Sword
61The Story of Thiassi
189The Fight with the Dragon
62The Return of Idun
190The Sleeping Warrior Maiden
63The Goddess of Spring
191The Fostering of Aslaug
64Idun Falls to the Nether World
192The Niblungs
65A Hostage with the Gods
193Gunnar’s Stratagem
66The God of Summer
194The Coming of Brunhild
67Skadi, Goddess of Winter
195The Quarrel of the Queens
68The Parting of Niörd and Skadi
196The Death of Sigurd
69The Worship of Niörd
197The Flight of Gudrun
70The God of Fairyland
198Atli, King of the Huns
71The Wooing of Gerda
199Burial of the Niblung Treasure
72The historical Frey
200The Treachery of Atli
73Worship of Frey
201The Last of the Niblungs
74The Yule Feast
202Swanhild
75How the Sea became salt
203Interpretation of the Saga
76The Goddess of Love
204Bishop Tegnér
77Queen of the Valkyrs
205Birth of Viking
78Freya and Odur
206The Game of Ball
79Freya’s Necklace
207The Blood Feud
80Story of Ottar and Angantyr
208Thorsten and Belé
81The Husbands of Freya
209Birth of Frithiof and Ingeborg
82Worship of Freya
210Frithiof’s Love for Ingeborg
83The God of Winter
211Helgé and Halfdan
84Worship of Uller
212Frithiof’s Suit
85The God of Justice and Truth
213Sigurd Ring a Suitor
86The Story of Heligoland
214At Balder’s Shrine
87The Watchman of the Gods
215Frithiof Banished
88The Guardian of the Rainbow
216Atlé’s Challenge
89Loki and Freya
217Frithiof’s Home-coming
90Heimdall’s Names
218Frithiof an Exile
91The Nimble God
219At the Court of Sigurd Ring
92Hermod and the Soothsayer
220Frithiof’s Loyalty
93The Silent God
221Betrothal of Frithiof and Ingeborg
94Vidar’s Shoe
222The Decline of the Gods
95The Norn’s Prophecy
223The Fimbul-winter
96The Wooing of Rinda
224The Wolves Let Loose
97The Birth of Vali
225Heimdall Gives the Alarm
98Worship of Vali
226The Terrors of the Sea
99The Three Fates
227The Terrors of the Underworld
100The Norns’ Web
228The Great Battle
101Other Guardian Spirits
229The Devouring Fire
102The Story of Nornagesta
230Regeneration
103The Vala
231A New Heaven
104The Battle Maidens
232One too Mighty to Name
105The Cloud Steeds
233Comparative Mythology
106Choosers of the Slain
234The Beginning of Things
107Their Numbers and Duties
235Cosmogony
108Wayland and the Valkyrs
236The Phenomena of the Sky
109Brunhild
237Jupiter and Odin
110Loki’s Offspring
238The Creation of Man
111Hel’s Kingdom in Nifl-heim
239Norns and Fates
112Ideas of the Future Life
240Myths of the Seasons
113Pestilence and Famine
241Frigga and Juno
114The God of the Sea
242Musical Myths
115The Goddess Ran
243Thor and the Greek Gods
116The Waves
244Idun and Eurydice
117Ægir’s Brewing Kettle
245Skadi and Diana
118Thor and Hymir
246Frey and Apollo
119Unloved Divinities
247Freya and Venus
120Other Divinities of the Sea
248Odur and Adonis
121River Nymphs
249Rinda and Danae
122Legends of the Lorelei
250Myths of the Sea
123The Best Loved
251Balder and Apollo
124Balder’s Dream
252Ragnarok and the Deluge
125The Vala’s Prophecy
253Giants and Titans
126The Gods at Play
254The Volsunga Saga
127The Death of Balder
255Brunhild
128Hermod’s Errand
256Sun Myths