"Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 2" by Viktor Rydberg is a detailed study that explores the rich stories of Norse mythology and how it shaped the beliefs of the Teutonic people. Rydberg's work studies the complex world of Norse myths, focusing on the gods, creation stories, ideas about the afterlife, and the important roles the gods played in these narratives. It begins by examining Mimer's Grove, a mystical place in the lower world that shelters the characters Lif and Leifthraser. The book looks at the two sides of Mimer's kingdom—its magical properties and its promise of eternal life, setting the stage to understand how the myths explain the relationships between humans and gods, and examining the ideas of rebirth and the nature of existence as told in Scandinavian legends.
Teutonic Mythology: Gods and Goddesses of the Northland, Vol. 2
By Viktor Rydberg
Discover a world where gods and mortals collide amidst mystical groves and eternal promises, shaping the very essence of existence in ancient Scandinavian legends.
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About the AuthorAbraham Viktor Rydberg was a Swedish writer and a member of the Swedish Academy, 1877–1895. "Primarily a classical idealist", Viktor Rydberg has been described as "Sweden's last Romantic" and by 1859 was "generally regarded in the first rank of Swedish novelists."
Abraham Viktor Rydberg was a Swedish writer and a member of the Swedish Academy, 1877–1895. "Primarily a classical idealist", Viktor Rydberg has been described as "Sweden's last Romantic" and by 1859 was "generally regarded in the first rank of Swedish novelists."
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