Publisher's Synopsis
Teutonic Mythology is a comprehensive book written by Viktor Rydberg that explores the mythology of the Germanic people, specifically the ancient Teutons. The book is divided into three volumes, and it covers a wide range of topics related to the myths, legends, and folklore of the Teutonic people.In the first volume, Rydberg provides an overview of the Teutonic mythology and its history. He discusses the origins of the Teutonic people, their religious beliefs, and the various gods and goddesses that were worshipped by them. The second volume focuses on the heroes and legends of Teutonic mythology, including stories about Siegfried, Thor, and Odin. The third and final volume delves deeper into the religious practices and rituals of the Teutonic people, including their beliefs about the afterlife and their use of magic and divination.Throughout the book, Rydberg draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, folklore, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Teutonic mythology. He also offers his own interpretations and insights into the meaning and significance of the myths and legends.Teutonic Mythology is a seminal work in the field of mythology and has been widely praised for its scholarly rigor and depth of knowledge. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the mythology and folklore of the Teutonic people.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.
