Wayland Smith: A Dissertation On A Tradition Of The Middle Ages is a book written by Georges-Bernard Depping and originally published in 1847. The book delves into the legend of Wayland Smith, a mythical figure from Norse and Germanic mythology who was said to be a master blacksmith and craftsman. Depping explores the origins of the Wayland Smith myth and its evolution throughout the Middle Ages, looking at how the story was adapted and modified by various cultures and storytellers. The book is a scholarly work, drawing on historical and literary sources to provide a detailed analysis of the Wayland Smith tradition. It is a fascinating exploration of a rich and complex mythological tradition, and will be of interest to anyone interested in medieval folklore and mythology.And The Amplified Legend By Oehlenschlager.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.
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