Publisher's Synopsis
Teutonic Mythology V4 is a comprehensive book written by Jacob Grimm that explores the mythology of the Germanic peoples. This fourth volume of the series covers a wide range of topics, including the gods and goddesses of the Germanic pantheon, the creation myths and cosmology, the heroic sagas, and the beliefs and customs of the Germanic tribes. The book is based on extensive research and analysis of ancient texts, folklore, and archaeological evidence, providing a detailed and scholarly account of the Teutonic mythology. The writing style is academic and informative, with a focus on historical accuracy and cultural context. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the mythology and folklore of the Germanic peoples, as well as for scholars and students of mythology, history, and anthropology.1888. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766177424, 0766177432, 0766177440. Volume 4 of 4. Jacob Grimm was perhaps the first man who commanded a wide enough view of the whole field of Teutonic languages and literature to be able to bring into focus the scattered facts which show the prevalence of one system of thought among all the Teutonic nations from Iceland to the Danube. In this he was materially aided by his mastery of the true principles of philology, which he was the first to establish on a firm scientific basis, and which enabled him to trace a word with certitude through the strangest disguises. As a storehouse of facts within the special province of Teutonic mythology, and as a clue to the derivation and significance of the names of persons and things in the various versions of myth, this work has never been superseded and perhaps it never can be. Contents: supplement collected from the author's posthumous notes; Anglo-Saxon genealogies; superstitions; spells; index.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.