Sacred Text Archive
Sacred Texts: Old Norse Poems
A collection of Old Norse non-Skaldic poems, not included in the poetic Edda, which flourished in the Scandinavian North around the time before and after Christ.
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Rune Magick: Glossary of Terms for Norse Magick and Religion
Glossary of Norse mythological gods and goddesses.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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Gateway to the Classics: The Heroes of Asgard: Index of Names With Meanings
This index of names from Norse mythology comes from a book first published in 1891. The list includes all of the familiar characters from Norse tales, as well as many names of characters and places which figure only briefly in the myths.
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Baldwin Project: The Heroes of Asgard
This is an e-text version of a children's book published in 1893. It is a collection of stories from Norse mythology, presented in approximately chronological order. A nice feature of this e-text is the ease with which the user can...
University of South Florida
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Lit2 Go: James Baldwin: Story of Siegfried
American writer James Baldwin retells many of the Norse tales which center on the hero, Siegfried. The text can be read online or downloaded by individual chapters in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, each chapter has downloadable support...
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Norse Lands
Discover the battles of Fenrir, the great wolf, and Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods.
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Gateway to the Classics: In the Days of Giants
This online version of the 1902 book includes a pronunciation guide for all the Norse names. An especially helpful feature is the ability to customize your display preference.
University of Pittsburgh
Rigspula: The Lay of Rig
A translation of the Nordic poem, "The Lay of Rig," taken from the "Poetic Edda," one of the few existing pieces of Old Norse literature. This section of the Edda describes how the Norse social classes were created.
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Sunnyway: Runes: Alphabet of Mystery
Complete reference guide on gods and goddesses of Norse mythology provides a lexicon of terminology.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Kraken
The sea monster, Kraken, might have been a giant squid. Find out how Kraken fit into Norse mythology. Flashcard format.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Vikings
Wikipedia, a free open-source encyclopedia, offers a detailed article on Vikings. Content includes Viking etymology.
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Hurstwic
Created by a living history organization, site depicts Norse life during the Viking Age. Find information on daily living, society, ship building, language, literature, and more after visiting this site.
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