Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas

"Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas" by H. A. Guerber is a thorough compilation of Northern European myths and legends composed in the early 1900s, covering everything from Norse gods like Odin and Thor to creation stories. The book retells these powerful stories, emphasizing their moral messages and how they reflected the challenging environment of the time. Guerber shows how these tales differ from Greek and Roman myths, highlighting the grandeur and drama of the Norse world, where gods were constantly battling against chaos and destruction. The book begins with the story of the creation of the cosmos, including Ymir, the original giant formed from ice and fire, and tells of the emergence of immortal beings and the beginning of the world.