The Death Of Balder (1889)

The Death of Balder is a book written by Johannes Ewald in 1889. It is a retelling of the ancient Norse myth of Balder, the god of light and purity, who is killed by his own brother, Hod, with a spear made of mistletoe. The book explores the themes of jealousy, betrayal, and the struggle between good and evil. It follows the tragic story of Balder's death and the aftermath, as his mother, Frigg, travels to the underworld to try and bring him back to life. The book is considered a classic of Scandinavian literature and has been translated into many languages. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Norse mythology or classic literature.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.