Myths of the Norsemen

The Norse myths told as one flowing story, from the building of Asgard's wall to the twilight of the gods. Written for young readers, with illustrations by Willy Pogany.

Padraic Colum

All the myths of the Eddas arranged into one system and explained, from the creation to Ragnarök. A classic 19th century guide with a vocabulary and index of Norse names.

R. B. Anderson

The myths of the Norse and Germanic peoples retold in plain prose, from Ymir and Yggdrasil to Sigurd and Beowulf. A readable way into the stories behind the Eddas.

Donald A. Mackenzie

A compact guide to Norse mythology: the gods, the giants, the forms of worship, and the hero sagas of the Volsungs and Helgi. A clear starting point for beginners.

Karl Mortensen

The myths of the Norse gods and the legends of heroes like Sigurd, Helgi, and Völund, retold by a leading Norwegian historian. Includes notes on sources and names.

Peter Andreas Munch