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Myths of the Norsemen
Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas by Hélène Adeline Guerber was first published in 1909. It was one of several books the author wrote on ancient mythology. This book includes fragments of poetry and stories from the epic legends and sagas from Icelandic literature. Chapters include; Odin; Frigga; Thor; Tyr; Bragi; Idun; Niörd; Frey; Freya; Uller; Forseti; Heimdall; Hermod; Vidar; Vali; The Norns; The Valkyrs; Hel; Ægir; Balder; Loki; The Giants; The Dwarfs; The Elves; The Sigurd Saga; The Frithiof Saga; and, The Twilight of the Gods. Full subject list.
The Story of the Romans
From the earliest hill tribes to the cultural peak of the Pax Romana, and finally to the Western Empire's chaotic decline - H. A. Guerber's history of Rome is superb for young readers. The legends that accompanied the founding of the Roman Republic were part of the popular consciousness; the twin boys Romulus and Remus, raised by a wolf, going on to found Rome. First ruled by kings, Rome transitioned to a republic, with a ruling Senate and offices. The author mixes legend with the known facts of the era; that Italy was divided into tribes such as the Etruscans and the Latins. The feuds between these groups were gradually consigned to the past, as all of Italy united under a single, Roman cul...
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The Story of the Greeks
H. A. Guerber, more commonly known as Helene A. Guerber (Helene Adeline Guerber) (1859-1929) was an American historian most well known for her written histories of Germanic mythology. Her most well known work is Myths of the Norsemen from the Eddas and Sagas (1909). Amongst her other works are Myths of Greece and Rome (1893), Stories of the Wagner Opera (1895), The Story of the Greeks (1898), Legends of the Middle Ages (1909) and The Book of the Epic (1913).
Myths of the Norsemen
Reliable versions of age-old Germanic and Scandinavian myths that have helped shape Western culture. Creation of world, deeds of gods and heroes such as Odin and Thor, machinations of Loki, more.
The Story of the Romans
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The Story of the Greeks
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
