Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas

"Told by the Northmen: Stories from the Eddas and Sagas" by E. M. Wilmot-Buxton, is a collection of Norse myths and legends, possibly from the early 1900s, that showcases the epic battles and wise deeds of gods, giants, and magical beings taken from the Eddas and Sagas. Readers plunge into stories about heroes, gods, monsters, the start of the world, and the final battle between good and bad. The book begins by chronicling the beginning of the world, detailing the creation of the cosmos from the remains of a giant, Ymir, by the god Odin and his brothers. This sets up the relationships between gods, giants, and people, displaying their creation. Stories intertwine the destinies of the Norse gods and provide rich, symbolic accounts of Norse lore.