Project Gutenberg 2014-04-13 Public domain in the USA. 56 Snorri Sturluson 1241 Sturluson, Snorri Sturlason, Snorre Sturleson, Snorro Edda: taruopillinen alkuosa; Gylfin harhanäky (Gylfaginning) Produced by Juha Kiuru "Edda: taruopillinen alkuosa; Gylfin harhanäky (Gylfaginning)" by Snorri Sturluson is an ancient Icelandic work that falls within the genre of mythological prose written in the early 14th century. This text serves as a key source for Norse mythology, recounting the origins of the cosmos and the pantheon of gods, exploring themes of creation, power, and fate. The narrative primarily focuses on Gylfi, a Swedish king who is determined to understand the secret of the Aesir gods' power. The opening of this work introduces Gylfi as a curious and wise monarch who disguises himself to visit the realm of the Aesir, where he encounters three mysterious figures sitting on thrones. As Gylfi, now known as Gangleri, poses questions about the gods and the creation of the world, he receives in-depth answers that delve into Norse cosmogony, including the roles of various deities like Odin, Thor, and the creation of Earth from the body of the frost giant Ymir. The detailed dialogue provides an intriguing glimpse into the intricate mythology surrounding creation, the nature of the gods, and the fate of humanity. This sets the stage for profound insights into Norse beliefs and legends, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of ancient Scandinavian storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Mythology, Norse PT Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - Medieval/The Middle Ages Browsing: Literature 143186 143137 2024-09-19T05:56:19.876014 2023-09-19T17:04:48.006989 text/html text/html 143179 143130 2024-09-19T05:56:20.038003 2023-09-19T17:04:48.140994 text/html text/html 120217 2024-09-19T05:56:23.950042 application/epub+zip 121075 2024-09-19T05:56:21.475072 application/epub+zip 121075 2024-09-19T05:56:20.609009 application/epub+zip 345712 2024-09-19T05:56:25.762979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 336814 2024-09-19T05:56:23.341016 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170640 2022-09-20T17:28:01.243940 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133365 133360 2024-09-19T05:56:19.690007 2023-09-19T17:04:47.821994 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 127737 2014-04-13T17:17:04 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 49607 2014-04-13T17:30:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17708 2024-09-19T05:56:25.880972 application/rdf+xml 25348 2024-09-19T05:56:20.939995 image/jpeg 4827 2024-09-19T05:56:20.772010 image/jpeg 124315 2024-09-19T05:56:20.051088 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia