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Please only answer if you're experienced in the field of Norse Mythology. Thanks!

2006-07-30 16:03:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Mythology & Folklore

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Bullfinch's Mythology is a great place to start. I was reading it when I was a teenager.

2006-07-30 19:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by apollo124 3 · 0 1

I'm experienced in this field, but I can't say that I am a specialist. You should gather as much knowledge as you can about Norse Mythology, from as many books as you can. Read whatever you come across (of course, not children editions). Your mind should be wide opened, because there are many versions of almost every myth and legend. By reading a lot you should be able to form your opinion, to decide about the versions of the myths you find "true"... After you gather the basics, try reading some "harder" literature like encyclopedias about Norse Mythology. But it is very hard to find a book, that is about Norse Mythology only. I can recommend you a very good encyclopedia, from which I introduced myself to the Norse and other mythologies. Authors are Arthur Kotherel and Rachel Storm. I am not sure about its title in English but it goes something like Encyclopedia of all mythologies. Something like that. There are Greek, Scandinavian, Egyptian mythologies and many others. I hope you'll like this book. Enjoy!

2006-07-30 23:57:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jovan 4 · 0 0

There is no difinative book to read because there are so many versions and opinions. Read as many as you can so you can form an intelligent opinion of you own. The Germans differ a bit from the Norse and there are more from other cultures. Christianity had a big impact after it moved north so changed the stories even more.
Find a simple story to get the overall view then work your way to the Eddas. These are Nordic poems and stories.

2006-07-30 17:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Myr 3 · 1 0

This is the book I went with to start reading and learning Norse Mythology:

The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland

Available on Amazon, as well as related reading recommendations.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394748468/sr=8-2/qid=1154355195/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-9766412-4067218?ie=UTF8

2006-07-31 03:14:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

All I know is that if you want the real meanings behind the norse runes you study the Elder Futhark - the multiple layers of meaning can take a lifetime to fully comprehend.

2006-07-30 16:17:42 · answer #5 · answered by Molly 3 · 0 0

Bulfinch's mythology is as good a place to start as any. Of course that is just my opinion, but it is easy to read and follow for someone not really familiar with all of the ancient gods of worship or their regions.

2006-07-30 17:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by jim08200115 1 · 0 0

I believe that Bulfinch is a good place to start. It should be in volume one "Age of Fable".

Another good one to read is the Volsung Saga, which Lord of the Rings is based on.

2006-07-31 04:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by germaine_87313 7 · 0 0

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