Myths of the Norsemen (Signature Editions) H.A. Guerber (2026)

Epic tales of heroism and adventure from Norse mythology, by noted scholar of myth and folklore H. A. Guerber, are presented here in the Signature Editions series. Over the centuries, Northern mythology has greatly influenced Western customs, language and literature. Its principal theme is the perpetual struggle between the beneficent forces of nature and those that cause harm, while its twin characteristics of dark tragedy and grim humor have colored much European literature and music, most notably Wagners Ring Cycle. In this volume, a noted scholar of myth and folklore assembles a rich collection of Northern mythology preserved in the Eddas and Icelandic sagas. These are perhaps the purest versions of the original myths, thanks to the islands remoteness and lack of contact with outside influences. Grand and tragic, these age-old tales tell of the creation of the world; the heroic deeds of gods and heroes such as Odin, Thor and Siegfried; the machinations of the evil Loki; the fantastical adventures of giants, dwarfs and elves; the twilight of the gods; and much else.