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"The Edda, Volume 1" by L. Winifred Faraday is a scholarly exploration of Norse mythology, specifically focusing on the divine mythology of the North, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an examination of the renowned Icelandic Eddas, which preserve the beliefs and legends of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples, particularly their pantheon of gods and mythological tales. As a significant collection of mythological poetry from the 10th century and later, it offers a vital insight into the remnants of Viking age beliefs and their cultural context. In this volume, Faraday delves into the major figures and narratives of Norse mythology, including the creation of the world, the hierarchy of the Aesir gods, and the foretelling of Ragnarök, the apocalyptic battle that will lead to the death of many gods and the rebirth of the world. The text highlights key characters such as Odin, Thor, and Loki along with their complex relationships, struggles, and destinies, showcasing th

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Winifred Faraday, M.A.

Published by David Nutt, at the Sign of the Phoenix, Long Acre, London 1902

Author's Note

Some explanation is needed of the form of spelling I have adopted in transcribing Norse proper names. The spirants thorn and eth are represented by th and d, as being more familiar to readers unacquainted with the original. Marks of vowel-length are in all cases omitted. The inflexional -r of the nominative singular masculine is also omitted, whether it appears as -r or is assimilated to a preceding consonant (as in Odinn, Eysteinn, Heindall, Egill) in the Norse form, with the single exception of the name Tyr, where I use the form which has become conventional in English.

Manchester, December 1901.

The Edda: I. The Divine Mythology of the North

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