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The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson

by Sæmundur fróði

Level C1 · AdvancedPoetry45 chapters
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About this book

Dive into ancient Norse mythology and heroic sagas, where kings like Gunther wrestle with passion and loyalty, and legendary figures like Volund the smithy shape a world of magic, valor, and tragic fate. Experience the mythic tales passed down through ages.

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45 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02LIST OF PHOTOGRAVURES.
03PREFACE.
04INTRODUCTION TO THE VOLUSPA.
05VÖLUSPÂ. THE VALA'S PROPHECY.
06THE LAY OF VAFTHRUDNIR.
07THE LAY OF GRIMNIR.
08THE LAY OF VEGTAM, OR BALDR'S DREAMS.
09THE HIGH ONE'S[14] LAY.
10ODIN'S RUNE-SONG.[24]
11THE LAY OF HYMIR.
12THE LAY OF THRYM, OR THE HAMMER RECOVERED.

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