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Teutonic Mythology V2

Teutonic Mythology V2

Grimm, Jacob Ludwig Carl

Hardcover

Literary CriticismAnthropologyFrench History

ISBN10: 116140516X
ISBN13: 9781161405163
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 466
Weight: 2.99
Height: 1.00 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Teutonic Mythology V2 is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the mythology and folklore of the Germanic peoples, written by Jacob Grimm, a renowned folklorist and linguist. This second volume of the series delves into the mythology of the gods and goddesses of the Germanic pantheon, including Odin, Thor, Freyja, and many others. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, medieval sagas, and folktales, to provide a detailed and authoritative account of the myths and legends that have shaped the culture and history of the Germanic peoples. In addition to its scholarly value, the book is also a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in mythology, folklore, or the history of the Germanic peoples.1883. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766177424, 0766177440, 0766177459. Volume 2 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and significance of the names of persons and things in the various versions of myth, this work has never been superseded and perhaps it never can be.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: wights and elves; giants; creation; elements; trees and animals; sky and stars; day and night; summer and winter; time and world; souls; death; destiny and well-being; personifications.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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