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

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Lindow, John (1997). Murder and vengeance among the gods: Baldr in Scandinavian mythology, Edition 262. Suomalainen tiedeakatemia. ISBN 9514108094. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023 . Retrieved 3 October 2020. Thomas Walker Horsfield, The History, Antiquities, and Topography of the County of Sussex, Volume 2, 1835. Elves, on the other hand, lived in the castle of Froy. These fair and beautiful creatures are often peaceful in Scandinavian stories and usually have long lives which made them wise. 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.

Davidson, H. R. Ellis (1993). The Lost Beliefs of Northern Europe. London & New York: Routledge. ISBN 0-415-04937-7. Various beings outside of the gods are mentioned. Elves and dwarfs are commonly mentioned and appear to be connected, but their attributes are vague and the relation between the two is ambiguous. Elves are described as radiant and beautiful, whereas dwarfs often act as earthen smiths. [25] A group of beings variously described as jötnar, thursar, and trolls (in English these are all often glossed as " giants") frequently appear. These beings may either aid, deter, or take their place among the gods. [26] The Norns, dísir, and aforementioned valkyries also receive frequent mention. While their functions and roles may overlap and differ, all are collective female beings associated with fate. [27] Cosmology [ edit ] The cosmological, central tree Yggdrasil is depicted in The Ash Yggdrasil by Friedrich Wilhelm Heine (1886) Sól, the Sun, and Máni, the Moon, are chased by the wolves Sköll and Háti in The Wolves Pursuing Sol and Mani by J. C. Dollman (1909) Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica with Wikisource referenceThis article appears to contain trivial, minor, or unrelated references to popular culture. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture, providing citations to reliable, secondary sources, rather than simply listing appearances. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( August 2023) Viking academics even believe males were more likely to be drawn to women who had their own cats, as there was a common belief a couple with cats would be more likely to have a happy marriage. Murdoch, Brian; Hardin, James N.; Read, Malcolm Kevin (2004). Early Germanic Literature and Culture. Boydell & Brewer. pp.98–99. ISBN 157113199X. Of even more importance is Snorri Sturluson, the Icelandic scholar and politician, who did our knowledge of heathen religion such good service... he offers a scholarly portrayal of Old Norse mythology, which is admittedly heavily influenced by his Christian education and classical education, but remains nonetheless our most important medieval source for North Germanic mythology. Translation starts at: Huldre-Eventyr (1859). "En Aften ved Andelven", 1: 157 beginning: " Det var et stort Bryllup i en Gaard.."; Asbjørnsen (1870), pp.104ff Although some of the Scandinavian creatures have changed over the years, many of the traditional stories are still mentioned today throughout the Scandi countries.

Otherwise known as “Grim”, Fossegrimmen is a water-based Scandinavian creature. This attractive young man sits naked under waterfalls, often playing music on a fiddle.O'Donoghue, Heather (2007). From Asgard to Valhalla: the remarkable history of the Norse myths. London: I. B. Tauris. ISBN 1-84511-357-8.

Asbjørnsen as a solo project collected and published Norske Huldre-Eventyr og Folkesagn I-II (1845–48), [1] which also was expanded by a "second collection," ( Norske huldre-eventyr og folkesagn: anden samling 1866). [9] Illustrators [ edit ] Cover art to 1914 edition, artist: Theodor Kittelsen a b "Phantoms of the Deep, or: Legends and Superstitions of the Sea and of Sailors" . Retrieved 3 September 2013.The Rhine maidens Wellgunde, Woglinde, and Floßhilde ( Flosshilde) belong to a group of characters living in a part of nature free from human influence. Erda and the Norns are also considered a part of this 'hidden' world. Lindow, John (2001). Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-515382-0. Prinsessen som ingen kunne målbinde (from Eventyrbog for Børn 1883-1887, Asbjørnsen and Moltke Moe edd.) [41] [h] 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. Ash Lad, Who Got the Princess to Say He Was Lying" (Nunn.); "The Ash Lad who made the Princess Say "You're a Liar" " (Iversen & Nor. 18); "Ashiepattle who made the Princess tell the Truth at last" (Br. 28)