Nordmanna-Mystik: Bilder Från Nordens Forntid by A. U. Bååth
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"Nordmanna-Mystik: Bilder Från Nordens Forntid" by A. U. Bååth is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the mystical beliefs, magic, and folk traditions of the ancient Nordic peoples, drawing from sources like the Eddas and Icelandic sagas to explore their rich cultural heritage and its influences. The opening of the text lays the groundwork for an exploration of Norse mythology and practices, emphasizing an understanding
of the pre-Christian worldview of the Nordic people. Bååth discusses how beliefs in protective spirits (fylgjor) and the nature of evil beings (ovättar) shaped their society. He introduces characters from these sagas, such as the seer Torhall and Sido-Hall, establishing a narrative that blends history and lore as it recounts stories of magic, omens, and the relationships between human and supernatural forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bååth, A. U. (Albert Ulrik), 1853-1912 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nordmanna-Mystik: Bilder Från Nordens Forntid |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Jens Sadowski, ronnie sahlberg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Scandinavia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52789 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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