Nordic Tales: Folktales from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark: 5

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Asbjørnsen, Peter Christen; Moe, Jørgen; Moe, Moltke, eds. (1904b). Norske folke-eventyr. Vol.2 (7thed.). Christiania: H. Aschehoug & Co. Lindow, John (1988). Scandinavian Mythology: An Annotated Bibliography, Garland Folklore Bibliographies, 13. New York: Garland. ISBN 0-8240-9173-6. The Boy and the Devil" (Nunn.); "The Lad and the Devil" (Br. 4); "The Young Fellow and the Devil" (Str. & Martens 28) Depending on where you visit, from Norway to Denmark, you’ll discover a host of incredible tales about fairies, goblins, and other mythical creatures. Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, this collection of traditional tales from the enchanting world of Nordic folklore comes to life with glowing contemporary illustrations that conjure dragons, princesses, and the northern lights. At once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling, Nordic Taleswill enthrall fairy tale fans and captivate those interested in the rich history of Nordic culture.

Francis James Child, The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, v 1, p 95-6, Dover Publications, New York 1965. Dorson, Richard (1964), "Preface", in Christiansen, R. Th. (ed.), Folktales of Norway, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, p.x, [Asbjørnsen and Moe's] end product so appealed to Jacob Grimm that he described them as the best Märchen in print , cited in Rudvin (c. 1999), p.25n While some of the Scandinavian creatures that appear in these stories are good, others are much creepier — representing the forces of evil. Norse mythology is full of interesting tales and figures with which you can get a tattoo. If you are a history buff, or someone who loves to read mythological tales, then you will know that Nordic myths are full of stories with Thor, Odin, Loki, Freyja, Fenrir, Heimdall, Valhalla, and Jormungandr. All of these figures are often embroiled in war and battle that comes to a head at Ragnarok. However, their stories also impart important lessons for us. In the earlier days, Viking warriors derived strength and power from these stories as well. Stroebe, Klara (1922b). Nordische Volksmärchen. Teil 2: Schweden (in German). Asbjornsen and Moe (orig. eds.). E. Diederichs. Teil 2 via Google BooksPrindsessen som Ingen kunde maalbinde" Eventyrbog (1883–1887) 3: 97–101; " Prinsessen som Ingen kunde maalbinde" Eventyrbok 2nd ed. (1908) 3 Translated and transcribed by folklorists in the 19th century, these stories are at once magical, hilarious, cozy, and chilling. From peaceful Norse creatures, to Scandinavian monsters, the Vættir are spirits and supernatural beings. The Mare is one of the better-known spirits in Scandinavia, often associated with bad dreams. The Kidnapping of Idun– As a result of further mischief from Loki, the gods almost lose one of their most beloved companions.

Lindow, John (1988). Scandinavian Mythology: An Annotated Bibliography. Garland Pub. ISBN 0824091736. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023 . Retrieved 7 September 2018. Year" - Year of collection. Enumerated in the index and under the title in the 3rd edition (1870). [30]However, this doesn’t necessarily mean Vikings were actively involved in breeding tabby cats. Where did Vikings keep cats? Nunnally, Tiina, tr., ed. (2019). The Complete and Original Norwegian Folktales of Asbjornsen & Moe. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 1-452-96455-6. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list ( link) Our knowledge of Viking felines is somewhat limited, based on the small amounts of evidence we have about how Vikings cared for animals.

Asbjørnsen, Peter Christen, ed. (1879). Norske Folke- og Huldre-Eventyr. Kjøbenhavn: Gyldendalske. - base for the Braekstad (1881) translation.

As mentioned above, Viking cats were most commonly used to protect food and belongings either on a Viking farm, or ship. However, there was another reason why Vikings cultivated cats, and it might not be as appealing to today’s feline lovers.

The afterlife is a complex matter in Norse mythology. The dead may go to the murky realm of Hel—a realm ruled over by a female being of the same name, may be ferried away by valkyries to Odin's martial hall Valhalla, or may be chosen by the goddess Freyja to dwell in her field Fólkvangr. [30] The goddess Rán may claim those that die at sea, and the goddess Gefjon is said to be attended by virgins upon their death. [31] Texts also make reference to reincarnation. [32] Time itself is presented between cyclic and linear, and some scholars have argued that cyclic time was the original format for the mythology. [33] Various forms of a cosmological creation story are provided in Icelandic sources, and references to a future destruction and rebirth of the world— Ragnarok—are frequently mentioned in some texts. [34] Humanity [ edit ] A 2021 urban fantasy series of novels, The Legend of Nyx by Theophilus Monroe, highlights a "nyx" who attempted to seduce a vampire by song and lost her abilities, freezing her in a human form and seeking vengeance on the vampire who bit her. [ citation needed] Asbjørnsen and Moe were inspired by the German folktale collectors, the Brothers Grimm, not merely to emulate their methodology, but drawing encouragement by it, their endeavor was a work of national importance, [4] especially as the Grimms openly gave high praise for the Norske folkeeventyr. [5] Asbjørnsen and Moe applied the principles espoused by the Grimms, for instance, using a simple linguistic style in place of dialects, while maintaining the original form of the stories. [ citation needed] Moreover, Asbjørnsen and Moe did not publish collected folktales in the raw, but created "retold" versions, seeking to reconstruct the lost Urform of the tales—although the alterations performed were not as drastic as the Grimms sometimes allowed license for themselves. [6] The Norwegian pair also collected tales from the field themselves, in contrast to the Grimms. [7] Publications [ edit ] MacLeod, Mindy; Mees, Bernard (2006). Runic Amulets and Magic Objects. Boydell Press. ISBN 1-84383-205-4. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023 . Retrieved 17 October 2015.According to Nordic tales, Freya frequently drove a chariot pulled by two giant “gib cats”, which were blue or grey in color. These felines were apparently a gift from Thor, and used to travel to the funeral of Baldur, Freya’s son. The Binding of Fenrir– The wolf Fenrir, one of Loki’s dreadful children, is finally subdued, but only after the god Tyr loses something very dear to him. Today, we’re going to introduce you to some of the top creatures from Scandinavian legend that you should know about. 1. The Huldra (Tallemaja) The Nokken is another creature from Scandinavian folklore often associated with water. He resides in lakes, deep ponds, and fresh-water locations. Numerous additional texts, such as the sagas, provide further information. The saga corpus consists of thousands of tales recorded in Old Norse ranging from Icelandic family histories ( Sagas of Icelanders) to Migration period tales mentioning historic figures such as Attila the Hun ( legendary sagas). Objects and monuments such as the Rök runestone and the Kvinneby amulet feature runic inscriptions—texts written in the runic alphabet, the indigenous alphabet of the Germanic peoples—that mention figures and events from Norse mythology. [9]