The British Edda (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169796720)

The British Edda is a book written by L. Austine Waddell, which explores the ancient mythology and folklore of the British Isles. Drawing on a range of historical sources, including Norse sagas, Celtic legends, and Anglo-Saxon poems, Waddell offers a comprehensive overview of the rich and complex traditions of the British people. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of British mythology, such as the gods and goddesses, the heroes and heroines, and the monsters and beasts. Throughout the book, Waddell provides detailed analysis and interpretation of the various myths and legends, shedding light on their significance and meaning. The British Edda is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the British Isles, as well as for those interested in mythology and folklore more broadly.1930. This book contains the great epic poem of the ancient Britons on the exploits of King Thor, Arthur or Adam and his knights in establishing civilization reforming Eden and capturing the Holy Grail about 3880-3350 BC, reconstructed for the first time from the medieval manuscripts of Babylonian, Hittite, Egyptian, Trojan, and Gothic keys and done literally into English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: L. Austine Waddell
ISBN-10: 1169796729
ISBN-13: 9781169796720
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 480
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.07lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.06d