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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780595299782
ISBN number: 0595299784
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Quantity: 1
Page Count: 224
Printing Date: November 11, 2003
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Age index: Ages 4-8
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An epic introduction to Norse mythology for students of all ages.
Based on the research of the 19th century Swedish poet and scholar, Viktor Rydberg, Our Fathers' Godsaga retells the mythology of Northern Europe in chronological order from Creation to Ragnarök.
These are tales told by Vikings, epic tales of gods and giants, elves and dwarves, and of how their interaction and wars affect the very first generations of human beings in the North. Based on a comprehensive examination of the source material, including the Icelandic Eddas and Sagas, this is likely the way Germanic mythology looked at the end of the heathen era.
Many will recognize themes found here in J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion, particularly the tale of the elf-smith Völund and his quest for revenge against the Aesir, very first detailed by Rydberg in his comprehensive Investigations into Germanic Mythology, 1886.
This is an original translation of Viktor Rydberg's Fädernas Gudasaga, his own retelling of the complete Norse mythic epic, very first published in 1887, and many times since. The text includes a complete catalog of mythic names & the original artwork, from the 1911 German translation, by renowned children's artist John Bauer (1882-1918).
This classic Swedish text appears in English now for the very first time.
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This book is a must have for those interested in northern european mythology. The title states it is retold for the young, however I need to say that it is an appropriate read for people of all ages. A definite must have!
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Viktor Rydberg was a scholar and a poet who collected the scattered fragments of the Norse mythology and connected them into an understandable whole.
This book is useful for the serious scholar of the myths, members of the Norse Pagan (Asatru religion), and anyone interested in myth and fantasy.
Since the author was a Christian, this book is suitable for Christian readers as well as Pagan.
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Reaves has done a brilliant job with this Rydberg classic!
...a definite must for fans of Rydberg, and an important addition to any Heathen library!
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I loved The Lord of the Rings and thought it was time to get back in touch with the roots of Tolkien's lore.
This work, "Our Fathers' Godsaga" is an amazing synthesis of the Norse mythological material, retold in a logical and concise manner. It's the best retelling of the Norse mythic epic I've ever read! I could not put it down.
Very nicely done. It contains the classic illustrations and is a translation from the Swedish of Viktor Rydberg. It also contains a full glossary of names at the back. Great resource. Highly recommended!
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This is the absolute best epic re-telling of the Germanic myths ever put in print! Rydberg was a master - and hats off to the translator, Reaves, for a top-notch job. If I could give this ten stars, I would. It belongs on every bookshelf!
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