Teutonic Mythology

Teutonic Mythology is a comprehensive and scholarly book written by Viktor Rydberg, a Swedish poet, novelist, and mythologist. The book explores the mythology and religion of the Germanic peoples, including the Norse, Anglo-Saxon, and Germanic tribes. It provides a detailed analysis of the gods, goddesses, heroes, and creatures of these mythologies, as well as their origins, symbolism, and significance in the culture and history of the Germanic peoples.The book is divided into three volumes, each of which covers a different aspect of Teutonic mythology. The first volume focuses on the gods and goddesses of the Germanic pantheon, including Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki. It also examines the creation myth, the cosmology of the universe, and the concept of fate and destiny.The second volume delves into the heroic legends of the Germanic peoples, including the stories of Sigurd, Beowulf, and the Nibelungenlied. It explores the themes of courage, loyalty, honor, and revenge that are central to these tales, as well as their historical and cultural context.The third volume examines the folklore and beliefs of the Germanic peoples, including their customs, rituals, and superstitions. It also explores the role of women in Teutonic society, as well as the influence of Christianity on Germanic mythology and religion.Overall, Teutonic Mythology is a comprehensive and authoritative work that provides a deep understanding of the mythology and religion of the Germanic peoples. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Norse mythology, Anglo-Saxon literature, or Germanic history and culture.1891. One of the great Swedish romanticists, Rydberg started Teutonic Mythology as an attempt to save the Old Norse Eddaic myths from allegations of Christian and Classical influence. Soon he became absorbed by the idea that they were not only very ancient but also fragments of a vast and coherent mythical epic. To the dismay of his friends, he spent nearly a decade trying to reconstruct and prove this epic. The results were largely dismissed by other scholars as poetical imaginations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.