Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Author: Theresa Bane
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786495057
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428

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"Here there be dragons"--this notation was often made on ancient maps to indicate the edges of the known world and what lay beyond. Heroes who ventured there were only as great as the beasts they encountered. This encyclopedia contains more than 2,200 monsters of myth and folklore, who both made life difficult for humans and fought by their side. Entries describe the appearance, behavior, and cultural origin of mythic creatures well-known and obscure, collected from traditions around the world.

Author: Reimund Kvideland
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253205216
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 274

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" . . . it presents some of the most important folklore studies to appear in [Nordic] countries in the past thirty years." —The Scandinavian-American Bulletin " . . . will . . . be of interest to folklorists in general. The selected essays . . . deal with issues that any folklorist who wishes to be up-to-date must consider. . . . A valuable addition to folklore studies . . . " —Choice Nordic folklore studies have made major theoretical contributions to international folklore scholarship. The articles in this collection not only reflect areas in which Nordic folklore studies have been particularly strong, but also demonstrate recent changes in theoretical paradigms and empirical application.

Author: Sir William Alexander Craigie
Publisher: Paisley [Scotland] : A. Gardner
ISBN:
Category : Fairies
Languages : en
Pages : 474

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Heri: pp. 182-84: An Elf-charm Cured by Melted Lead. (Sagn fra Mern).

Author: Johan Egerkrans
Publisher: B. Wahlströms Bokförlag
ISBN: 9132198159
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 247

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Johan Egerkrans long dreamed of illustrating the Norse mythology, and when he released Norse Gods in Swedish it was an immediate success. Egerkrans re-tells the most exciting and imaginative sagas of the Norse mythology: From the creation myth in which the first giant Ymer is hacked to pieces by Odin and his brothers, to the gods' final destruction in Ragnarök. This is a gorgeously illustrated book in which gods, giants, dwarves, monsters and heroes are presented in all their glory. A book for those who already know and love these stories, as well as for those who have yet to discover Scandinavian mythology. A definitive work for readers of all ages. “It is a pleasure to be enchanted by the suggestive visualizations of Angerboda, Hel, Freya, Utgarda-Loki, Mimer and Surt." Dick Harrison, Svenska Dagbladet

Author: Hélène Adeline Guerber
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mythology, Norse
Languages : en
Pages : 552

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Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
ISBN: 9781616080037
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Tales of knights in search of princesses, forest creatures frequenting caverns, and wish-granting fairies are told in the spirit of tradition and imagination in this anthology. With spellbinding art by Sweden's greatest fairytale illustrator, John Bauer. Age 6+.

Author: Claire Booss
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 696

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A collection of folk literature from five countries, with illustrations by native artists.

Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452174471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163

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Trolls haunt the snowy forests, and terrifying monsters roam the open sea. A young woman journeys to the end of the world, and a boy proves he knows no fear. This collection of 16 traditional tales transports readers to the enchanting world of Nordic folklore. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, and presented here unabridged, the stories are by turns magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. They offer a fascinating view into Nordic culture and a comforting wintertime read. Ulla Thynell's glowing contemporary illustrations accompany each tale, conjuring dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. This special gift edition features an embossed, textured case and a ribbon marker.

Author: Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816699322
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"These tales have been adapted from the Dasent translation of the collection of Asbjernsen and Moe"--Copyright page.