
Teutonic Mythology: The Gods and Goddesses of the Northland (Vol. 1-3)
Enriched edition. Complete EditionBy Viktor RydbergLength31h 18m
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In "Teutonic Mythology: The Gods and Goddesses of the Northland" (Volumes 1-3), Viktor Rydberg delves deeply into the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, exploring the intricate narratives and profound symbolism of its deities, heroes, and cosmological beliefs. Rydberg employs a meticulous and scholarly literary style, weaving together historical analysis, comparative mythology, and poetic interpretation to illuminate the significance of these figures within the broader context of Germanic and Teutonic folklore. Each volume serves as a comprehensive examination of mythological themes, illustrating the enduring impact of these ancient stories on cultural identity and heritage in Northern Europe. Viktor Rydberg, a prominent Swedish poet and scholar of the 19th century, was profoundly influenced by the Romantic movement and the burgeoning interest in folklore and mythology during his era. His background in linguistics and literature, combined with a passionate admiration for his Scandinavian roots, propelled him to investigate and document the mythological heritage of the North. Rydberg's scholarly pursuits are not merely academic; they reflect a deep-seated desire to reclaim and celebrate the cultural narratives that shaped his nation and its identity. This monumental work is highly recommended for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of mythology, as it offers an exhaustive exploration of Teutonic traditions. Rydberg's insightful analysis not only enriches our understanding of Norse mythology but also encourages contemporary readers to reconnect with the ageless themes that resonate across time and culture.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length31 hrs 18 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 13, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
11. THE WORDS GERMAN AND GERMANIC.
22. THE ARYAN FAMILY OF LANGUAGES.
33. THE HYPOTHESIS CONCERNING THE ASIATIC ORIGIN OF THE ARYANS.
44. THE HYPOTHESIS CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN ORIGIN OF THE ARYANS.
55. THE ARYAN LAND OF EUROPE.
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66. THE GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF ANCIENT TEUTONDOM.
77. THE SAGA IN HEIMSKRINGLA AND THE PROSE EDDA.
88. THE TROY SAGA IN HEIMSKRINGLA AND THE PROSE EDDA
99. SAXO'S RELATION OF THE STORY OF TROY.
1010. THE OLDER PERIODS OF THE TROY SAGA.
1111. THE ORIGIN OF THE STORY IN REGARD TO THE TROJAN DESCENT OF THE FRANKS.
1212. WHY ODIN WAS GIVEN ANTENOR'S PLACE AS LEADER OF THE TROJAN EMIGRATION.
1313. THE MATERIALS OF THE ICELANDIC TROY SAGA.
1414. THE RESULT OF THE FOREGOING INVESTIGATIONS.
1515. THE LONGOBARDIAN MIGRATION SAGA.
1616. THE SAXON AND SWABIAN MIGRATION SAGA.
1717. THE FRANKISH MIGRATION SAGA.
1818. JORDANES ON THE EMIGRATION OF THE GOTHS, GEPIDÆ, AND HERULIANS. THE MIGRATION SAGA OF THE BURGUNDIANS. TRACES OF AN ALAMANNIC MIGRATION SAGA.
1919. THE TEUTONIC EMIGRATION SAGA FOUND IN TACITUS.
2020. THE CREATION OF MAN. THE PRIMEVAL COUNTRY. SCEF THE BRINGER OF CULTURE.
2121. SCEF THE AUTHOR OF CULTURE IDENTICAL WITH HEIMDAL-RIG, THE ORIGINAL PATRIARCH.
2222. HEIMDAL'S SON BORGAR-SKJOLD, THE SECOND PATRIARCH.
2323. BORGAR-SKJOLD'S SON HALFDAN, THE THIRD PATRIARCH.
2424. HALFDAN'S ENMITY WITH ORVANDEL AND SVIPDAG (cp. No. 33).
2525. HALFDAN'S IDENTITY WITH MANNUS IN "GERMANIA."
2626. THE SACRED RUNES LEARNED FROM HEIMDAL.
2727. SORCERY THE REVERSE OF THE SACRED RUNES. GULLVEIG-HEIDR, THE SOURCE OF SORCERY. THE MORAL DETERIORATION OF THE ORIGINAL MAN.
2828A. HEIMDAL AND THE SUN-DIS (Dis-goddess).
2928B. LOKE CAUSES ENMITY BETWEEN THE GODS AND THE ORIGINAL ARTISTS (THE CREATORS OF ALL THINGS GROWING). THE CONSEQUENCE IS THE FIMBUL-WINTER AND EMIGRATIONS.
3029. EVIDENCE THAT HALFDAN IS IDENTICAL WITH HELGE HUNDINGSBANE.
3130. HALFDAN'S BIRTH AND THE END OF THE AGE OF PEACE. THE FAMILY NAMES YLFING, HILDING, BUDLUNG.
3231. HALFDAN'S CHARACTER. THE WEAPON-MYTH.
3332. HALFDAN'S CONFLICTS INTERPRETED AS MYTHS OF NATURE. THE WAR WITH THE HEROES FROM SVARIN'S MOUND. HALFDAN'S MARRIAGE WITH DISES OF VEGETATION.
3433. REVIEW OF THE SVIPDAG MYTH AND ITS POINTS OF CONNECTION WITH THE MYTH ABOUT HALFDAN (cp. No. 24).
3534. THE WORLD WAR. ITS CAUSE. THE MURDER OF GULLVEIG-HEIDR. THE VOICE OE COUNSEL BETWEEN THE ASAS AND THE VANS.
3635. GULVEIG-HEIDR. HER IDENTITY WITH AURBODA, ANGRBODA, HYRROKIN. THE MYTH CONCERNING THE SWORD GUARDIAN AND FJALAR.
3736. THE WORLD WAR (continued). THE BREACH OF PEACE BETWEEN ASAS AND VANS. FRIGG, SKADE, AND ULL IN THE CONFLICT. THE SIEGE OF ASGARD. THE VAFERFLAMES. THE DEFENCE AND SURROUNDINGS OF ASGARD. THE VICTORY OF THE VANS.
3837. THE WORLD WAR (continued). THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONFLICT FROM A RELIGIOUS-RITUAL STANDPOINT.
3938. THE WORLD WAR (continued). THE WAR IN MIDGARD BETWEEN HALFDAN'S SONS. GROA'S SONS AGAINST ALVEIG'S. LOKE'S APPEARANCE ON THE STAGE. HADDING'S YOUTHFUL ADVENTURES.
4039. THE WORLD WAR (continued). THE POSITION OF THE DIVINE CLANS TO THE WARRIORS.
4140. THE WORLD WAR (continued). HADDING'S DEFEAT. LOKE IN THE COUNCIL AND ON THE BATTLE-FIELD. HEIMDAL THE PROTECTOR OF HIS DESCENDANT HADDING.
4241. THE WORLD WAR (continued). HADDING'S JOURNEY TO THE EAST. RECONCILIATION BETWEEN THE ASAS AND VANS. "THE HUN WAR." HADDING RETURNS AND CONQUERS. RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GROA'S DESCENDANTS AND ALVEIG'S. LOKE'S PUNISHMENT.
4342. HALFDAN AND HAMAL FOSTER-BROTHERS. THE AMALIANS FIGHT IN BEHALF OF HALFDAN'S SON HADDING. HAMAL AND THE WEDGE-FORMED BATTLE-ARRAY. THE ORIGINAL MODEL OF THE BRAVALLA BATTLE.
4443. EVIDENCE THAT DIETERICH "OF BERN" IS HADDING. THE DIETERICH SAGA THUS HAS ITS ORIGIN IN THE MYTH CONCERNING THE WAR BETWEEN MANNUS-HALFDAN'S SONS.
4544. MIDDLE AGE SAGAS WITH ROOTS IN THE MYTH CONCERNING THE LOWER WORLD. ERIK VIDFORLE'S SAGA.
4645. MIDDLE AGE SAGAS (continued). ICELANDIC SOURCES IN REGARD TO GUDMUND, KING ON THE GLITTERING PLAINS.
4746. MIDDLE AGE SAGAS (continued). SAXO CONCERNING THIS SAME GUDMUND, RULER OF THE LOWER WORLD.
4847. MIDDLE AGE SAGAS (continued). FJALLERUS AND HADINGUS (HADDING) IN THE LOWER WORLD.
4948. MIDDLE AGE SAGAS (continued). A FRISIAN SAGA IN ADAM OF BREMEN.
5049. ANALYSIS OF THE SAGAS MENTIONED IN NOS. 44–48.