Embark on one final journey into the enchanted world of Norse folklore with Tales From the Old Norse, a captivating collection of myths and legends from the frozen north.
In this thrilling volume, you’ll discover timeless tales collected by legendary folklorists Jørgen Engebretsen Moe and Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, brought to life through masterful translations by George Webbe Dasent and Andrew Lang. These stories, drawn from East o’ the Sun and West o’ the Moon and Norske Folkeeventyr, weave together the magic of gods, heroes, and mysterious beings from ancient Norse mythology.
From the days of Norse paganism to the folklore of medieval Scandinavia, this collection offers a window into the rich storytelling tradition of the North. Spanning centuries, these tales have been passed down through generations, their roots intertwined with Viking sagas and the shared mythology of Germanic peoples. Here, you’ll encounter epic adventures, powerful deities, and supernatural forces-stories that have shaped the cultural fabric of Scandinavia.
But this volume isn’t just a look back at history. It’s a celebration of the extraordinary folklore that has inspired and fascinated people for centuries. Whether you’re familiar with the tales of the Norse gods or exploring them for the first time, these stories will transport you to a world of icy fjords, magical creatures, and heroic quests.
As the final volume in this beloved series of tales from the north, Tales From the Old Norse offers a fitting farewell to the winter lands of the north, where myth and legend still roam free. Get ready to lose yourself in these powerful, haunting, and awe-inspiring stories-tales that continue to captivate readers across the ages.
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PREFACE
TRUE AND UNTRUE
VIGGO AND BEATE
THE OLD DAME AND HER HEN
HACON GRIZZLEBEARD
THE SLAYING OF HALLGERDA’S HUSBANDS
THE TWELVE WILD DUCKS
THE FOX AS HERDSMAN
PRINCESS ON THE GLASS HILL
THE DEATH OF GUNNAR
THE COCK AND HEN
HOW ONE WENT OUT TO WOO
THE TWO STEP SISTERS
BUTTERCUP
NJAL’S BURNING
TAMING THE SHREW
SHORTSHANKS
GUDBRAND ON THE HILL-SIDE
WHY THE BEAR IS STUMPY-TAILED
NOT A PIN TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THEM
THE THREE AUNTS
RICH PETER THE PEDLAR
GERTRUDE”S BIRD
BOOTS AND THE TROLL
GOOSEY GRIZZEL
THE MASTER THIEF
THE BEST WISH
WELL DONE AND ILL PAID
DAPPLEGRIM
FARMER WEATHERSKY
LORD PETER
THE SEVEN FOALS
BUSHY BRIDE
TATTERHOOD
THE COCK AND HEN THAT WENT TO THE DOVREFELL
THUMBIKIN
DOLL I’ THE GRASS
THE LAD AND THE DEVIL
THE COCK AND HEN A-NUTTING
THE BIG BIRD DAN
LITTLE ANNIE THE GOOSE-GIRL
HISTORICAL NOTES
ABOUT THE EDITOR
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