Go to page 216 for the starts of the mythic bits - 19th century scholars could go on a bit, thanks to Norse Mythology for the pointer.
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HEIMSKRINGLA Volume 1
by Snorri Sturluson, translated by Samuel Laing
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If you haven't read Snorri's Heimskringla (especially the first section, Ynglinga Saga), you're skipping one of the main sources for what we know of Norse Mythology. This edition is quite old (1844), but it's free!
If you want to jump straight to the mythic material, start with Ynglinga Saga on page 216. The lengthy introduction by Laing is of interest only if you want a snapshot of mid-19th century scholarly ideas of history, literature & culture.
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I don't think I've read that one. I've read the Elder Edda and about 3 of the other saga's (as well as Poul Anderson's Hrolf Kraki's Saga).
ReplyDeleteI must add it to my reading list for the holidays.
I've been reading sagas quite a bit lately, and recently acquired an e-reader, so this is very timely.
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