Stories Of Norse Heroes: From The Eddas And Sagas (1909)

""Stories of Norse Heroes: From the Eddas and Sagas"" is a collection of tales from Norse mythology and literature, compiled by Ethel Mary Wilmot-Buxton and originally published in 1909. The book features stories of legendary figures such as Thor, Odin, and Loki, as well as lesser-known heroes and heroines like Sigurd the Dragon Slayer and Gudrun the Valkyrie. The tales are drawn from the two primary sources of Norse mythology, the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda, as well as from the Icelandic sagas. Wilmot-Buxton's retellings of these stories are accessible and engaging, making them ideal for readers of all ages. The book also includes numerous illustrations by noted artist H. J. Ford, which bring the characters and settings to life. ""Stories of Norse Heroes"" is a timeless classic that offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich mythology and folklore of the Norse people.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.