| Author |
Herzog, Rudolf, 1869-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Engels, Robert, 1866-1926 |
| Illustrator |
Hartmann, Paul, 1890-1958 |
| Title |
Germaniens Götter
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
|
| Contents |
Der Götter Erscheinen -- Der Menschen Werden und Wachsen -- Das goldene Zeitalter -- Der Wanenkrieg -- Die Götter auf schiefer Bahn -- In Schuld und Schicksalskampf -- Die Götter auf Kundschaft -- Im Zeichen des Hammers -- Wodans Wunschmädchen -- Unter den Einheriern -- Um Baldur -- Der letzte Kampf.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
|
| Summary |
"Germaniens Götter" by Rudolf Herzog is a mythological narrative likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the legends and gods of the Germanic peoples, exploring themes of cultural pride, identity, and the divine representation of their virtues and flaws. It draws upon the rich tapestry of Norse mythology, featuring gods like Wodan (Odin) and their interactions with giants and the creation of humanity. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the tone by outlining the significance of the Germanic gods in reflecting the inner qualities and aspirations of their people. The beginning describes the primordial void and the emergence of the world through the dreams of the World Soul, leading to the creation of key figures such as the giant Ymir and the first god, Buri. This foundational storytelling continues with the birth of gods and the establishment of order over chaos, highlighting the dynamics between divine and monstrous realms, laying the groundwork for an exploration of Germanic heritage and identity throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism
|
| Subject |
Mythology, Germanic
|
| Subject |
Legends -- Germany
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56192 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|