Book Description

First published in 1808, this epic poem by celebrated Danish poet Adam Gottlob Oehlenschläger tells the story of the gods of the north, including Odin, Thor, and Freya. The book is divided into six parts, each of which presents a different aspect of the Norse gods and mythology. The poem is beautifully written and captures the grandeur and mystery of this ancient and fascinating mythology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.