London: Printed for T. Carnan and Co. 1770. 1st Ed in English. 8vo. 2 vols. Vol. I. pp. [12], lvi, 415, [1] Vol. II. pp. [8], xl, 356. With half titles. (Apprx 8-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Volume I provides an overview of early Scandinavian history and culture including chapters on religion, customs, forms of government and maritime expeditions. Volume II contains Snori Sturlusson's Edda, or more particularly the Gylfaginning with selections from the Bragaraedur (Sayings of Bragi) and summaries of the Skaldskaparmal and the Hattatal. The Elder Edda is represented by the Voluspa (Prophecy of the Sibyl), Havamal (Sublime Discourse), and a Chapter on Runic magic and incantations. Included also are the Ode of King Regner Lodbrog, the Ode of Harald, and the History of Charles & Grymer. A supplement at the end includes Johann Goranson' s Latin translation of Snori's Edda (published in 1746).The Eddas contain a large part of what we know about Norse mythology and cosmology.
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