Myths of the Norsemen, from the Eddas and Sagas
Book Review
In 1909 ad, H. A. Guerber (aka Hélène Adeline Guerber), a British Historian, first published Myths of the Norsemen, From the Eddas and Sagas through George C. Harrap and Company, London, England. This is more than a book with mythic stories. This peice is an anthropology book with scientific-historical explanations to give the reader an understanding of the Norse culture, spiritualism, and traditions. An excellent primer for those who are new to the field of Indo-European studies, or to learning about the Norse people.
Myths of the Norsemen, From the Eddas and Sagas is expertly written in plain, easy to read, English; styled in a medium reading pace, obviously to keep the readers interest. This book wets one's appetite to learn more about the Norse. The author clarifies perfectly for proper understanding, does not assume the reader is a Historian or Anthropologist. This is a book for any one who wants to learn about the Norse. There is much included, from covering the Norse deities, Eddas, and Sagas, to every day Norse type of things. Myths of the Norsemen, From the Eddas and Sagas is a gateway to visiting an ancient culture.
Dover Publications, Inc., New York, re-published the Myths of the Norsemen, From the Eddas and Sagas in 1992, thereby making it available to American readers throughout the United States. This is the edition I read. Great reference book. Highly recommend! Loved every page!
This book is available at www.amazon.com
More information about H.A. Guerber at: http://www.nothingnewpress.com/guerber.shtml and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._A._Guerber
Other books by H.A. Guerber include: The Story of the Greeks, The Story of the Romans, Legends of the Middle Ages, and Children's Books on Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology.
