Elves; Trolls; and Wights is the most complete study yet made of the various beings with whom the Vikings shared their world; from the smallest spirits of stones and plants to the great giants who strive against or aid the Norse gods. Elves; dwarves; giants; wights dwelling in rocks; streams; and oceans: these beings have been friends; foes; and even lovers of humans; and often worked more closely with farming and fishing folk on a daily basis than did the gods themselves. In this book; Kveldulf Gundarsson; long-famed scholar of Old Norse religion and Heathen leader; looks closely at the history and folklore of these beings and offers a practical guide for dealing with them. Elves; Trolls; and Wights also includes Kveldulf's new translation of the little-known Icelandic skaldic poem "Berg-Dweller's Song"; in which the giant Hallmundr tells of his own folk and world-faring.
#2042832 in Books Scholastic 1988Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .45 x 4.22 x 6.71l; #File Name: 0590424602Great product!
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