Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas
10 best books like Myths of the Norsemen: From the Eddas and Sagas (Hélène A. Guerber): D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths, Exploring the Northern Tradition: A Guide to the Gods, Lore, Rites, and Celebrations From the Norse, German, and Anglo-Saxon Traditions, Northern Mysteries and Magick: Runes & Feminine Powers, Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic, Scandinavian Mythology, The Children of Odin: The Book of Northern Myths, Myths of the Norsemen: Retold from the Old Norse Poems and Tales, Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings, The Portable Greek Historians: The Essence of Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Ancient Egyptian Myths and Legends
D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Myths
The Caldecott medal-winning d'Aulaires once again captivate their young audience with this beautifully illustrated introduction to Norse legends, telling stories of Odin the All-father, Thor the Thunder-god and the theft of his hammer, Loki the mischievous god of the Jotun Race, and Ragnarokk,...
Exploring the Northern Tradition: A Guide to the Gods, Lore, Rites, and Celebrations From the Norse, German, and Anglo-Saxon Traditions
| Author | Galina Krasskova |
| ISBN | 1564147916 |
I got this book because 1. I am so sick of Wicca and 2. I thought it was time to investigate my Bavarian Swiss and Anglo-Saxon sides. (The Scots-Irish side can't take up all my reading time!)
It's a slim book, but I think it is good for beginners like me. She really describes the modern Heathen communities...
Northern Mysteries and Magick: Runes & Feminine Powers
| Author | Freya Aswynn |
| ISBN | 1567180477 |
Bring the power of the ancient runes into your life for divination and magic with Northern Mysteries & Magick (revised edition of Leaves of Yggdrasil) by Freya Aswynn.
The runes are more than an ancient alphabet. They comprise a powerful system of divination and a path to the subconscious...
Futhark: A Handbook of Rune Magic
| Author | Edred Thorsson |
| ISBN | 0877285489 |
In giving us "Futhark, " the author re-initiates us into our heritage, explaining the mysteries of a profound system of thought and practice which underlies our developing Western culture. Both the spiritual heritage of ancient runic lore and the practical steps we can take to draw on rune power are...
| Author | Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson |
| ISBN | 0600342808 |
Not bad, a good collection of facts about old Scandinavian beliefs. The writing is good for the most part. My problem with the book is the tone is biased from a Christian standpoint. Thus 3 stars instead of 4 since it made it sound condescending towards viking beliefs.
1) all the other books in...
| Author | Padraic Colum |
| ISBN | 0689868855 |
Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked...
| Author | Roger Lancelyn Green |
| ISBN | 0140367381 |
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“The myths of the Northmen, from the ice and snow of the Scandinavian countries, tell how in the beginning there was only the Yawning Void, which they called Ginnungagap, but deep in the Void lay the Well of Life. In course of time ice...
Heimskringla: or, The Lives of the Norse Kings
| Author | Snorri Sturluson |
| ISBN | 0486263665 |
The is a revised update of an early Everyman edition of Snorri's Heimskringla that was originally translated by Samuel Laing in the 1840s. The revisions are done by Jacqueline Simpson and Peter Foote, who for some strange reason revise the prose texts and supply new introductions but leave Samuel Laing's...
The Portable Greek Historians: The Essence of Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius
I had tried to read this book before, and made it through this time. It certainly isn’t the most exciting reading, but it’s a good sample of some of the ‘greats’ of history. I enjoy reading about Classical history, so hearing from the mouth of those of the time is especially interesting. Herodotus...
| Author | Lewis Spence |
| ISBN | 0486265250 |
"Let us walk in the gloom of the pyramids, in the cool shadows of ruined temples, aye, through the tortuous labyrinth of the Egyptian mind itself, trusting that by virtue of the light we carry we shall succeed in unravelling to some extent the age-long enigma of this mystic land." — from Chapter One.
In...
| Author | Barbara C. Sproul |
| ISBN | 0060675012 |
This was a big DID NOT FINISH for me. I love mythology, and I've been trying to broaden my understanding of it. I picked up this book hoping to get a taste of various mythologies from the perspective of each people's creation myth. What I got was a lot of long-winded, rambling, dry overviews.
I didn't...
| Author | Heather O'Donoghue |
| ISBN | 1845113578 |
Whether they focus on Thor's powerful hammer, the mysterious valkyries, the palatial home of the gods - Asgard - or ravenous wolves and fierce elemental giants, the Norse myths are packed with vivid incident. But at the centre of their cosmos stands a gnarled old ash tree from which all distances and...
| Author | Richard Barber |
| ISBN | 1843830396 |
The British Isles have a long tradition of tales of gods, heroes and marvels, hinting at a mythology once as relevant to the races which settled the islands as the Greek and Roman gods were to the classical world. The tales drawn together in this book, from a wide range of medieval sources, span the centuries...
| Author | Thomas Bulfinch |
| ISBN | 0808501747 |
For almost a century and a half, Bulfinch's Mythology has been the text by which the great tales of the gods and goddesses, Greek and Roman antiquity; Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and the age of chivalry have been known.
The stories are divided into three sections: The Age...
Beltane: Springtime Rituals, Lore & Celebration
| Author | Raven Grimassi |
| ISBN | 1567182836 |
Hail Spring with a "Bright Fire" Celebration!
Discover the roots of Beltane or "bright fire," the ancient Pagan festival that celebrates spring, and the return of nature's season of growth and renewal. In the only book written solely on this ancient Pagan festival, you'll explore the evolution...
Legends of the Egyptian Gods: Hieroglyphic Texts and Translations
| Author | E.A. Wallis Budge |
| ISBN | 0486280225 |
Former Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities in the British Museum, E. A. Wallis Budge (1857-1934) was one of the great Egyptologists of the century and author of a host of books on ancient Egypt. For this collection, he carefully selected nine of the most interesting and important Egyptian legends...
Essential Asatru: Walking the Path of Norse Paganism
| Author | Diana L. Paxson |
| ISBN | 0806527080 |
A Journey to Fulfillment and RenewalIn Essential Asatru, renowned author and priestess Diana Paxson demystifies an ancient, rich, and often misunderstood religion, and offers a practical guide for its modern followers.Filled with clear, concise instructions on living Asatru every day, this...
| Author | T.W. Rolleston |
| ISBN | 0486265072 |
This splendidly illustrated study by the distinguished Celticist T. W. Rolleston masterfully retells the great Celtic myths and illuminates the world that spawned them. Focusing principally on Irish myths, the book first takes up the history and religion of the Celts, the myths of the Irish invasion...
Holy Bible: NIV Teen Study Bible, Revised (New International Version)
| Author | Anonymous |
| ISBN | 0310928370 |
The #1 selling Bible for teens with over 2.5 million copies sold and in the best-selling NIV translation.The Teen Study Bible answers today's teen's tough questions, shows what God's Word means for them, and helps build a strong daily relationship with God.Special features include: * Book Introductions...
History and Lore (Our Troth, #1)
| Author | Kveldúlf Hagan Gundarsson |
| ISBN | 1419635980 |
Our Troth is the single most comprehensive book available on the reborn religion of Heathenry -- the pre-Christian religion of the Germanic peoples. First published in 1993 but out of print for years, Our Troth is back in print, featuring updates and additions from its original compiler, Kveldulf...
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson
This book is so incredibly interesting. I've always been interested in Germanic (or should I say Odinic?) mythology, but I had never actually read anything about it, until I came across this eBook on the Project Gutenberg website. It was glorious.
The book consists of 2 different sources,...
