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  • A Modern Zoroastrian

    by Samuel Laing ...
    From some of the criticisms on the First Edition of this work I fear that the distinction I endeavoured to draw between the use of the term “polarity” in the inorganic and in the spiritual worlds has not been made sufficiently clear. I stated in the Introduction “That while the principle of polarity pervades both worlds, I am far from assuming that the laws under which it acts are identical; and ... Read more

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  • An Expository Outline of the "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation" With a Notice of the Author's "Explanations:" A Sequel to the Vestiges

    by Samuel Laing ...
    The author opens his subject with a brief but luminous outline of the arrangement and formation of the astral and planetary systems of the heavens. He first describes the solar system, of which our earth is a member, consisting of the sun, planets, and satellites with the less intelligible orbs termed comets, and taking as the uttermost bounds of this system the orbit of Uranus, it occupies a ... Read more

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  • Human Origins

    by Samuel Laing ...
    The reception which has been given to my former works leads me to believe that they have had a certain educational value for those who, without being specialists, wish to keep themselves abreast of the culture of the day, and to understand the leading results and pending problems of Modern Science. Of these results the most interesting are those which bear upon the origin and evolution of the ... Read more

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  • The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads

    Gods, Giants, Heroes, and the Living Legacy of Eddas, Sagas, and Ballads

    by Anonymous, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Snorri Sturluson, Saemund Sigfusson, Sturla Þórðarson, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw ...
    Translated by William Morris, Benjamin Thorpe, John Sephton, James Johnstone, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, I.A. Blackwell ...
    The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads gathers foundational accounts of the Norse imaginative world, moving between mythic poem, heroic lay, genealogical narrative, and saga history. Its range illuminates gods, giants, fate, kinship, warfare, and the approaching catastrophe of Ragnarök, while preserving the tonal variety of Old Norse literature: compressed wisdom, dark humor ... Read more

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  • The Spirit of the Vikings

    Norse Myths, Icelandic Sagas, and Heroic Legends of Gods, Sea-Kings, Fate, and Fame

    by Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    The Spirit of the Vikings gathers saga narrative, mythic tradition, historical chronicle, and later interpretive prose into a capacious portrait of Norse life and imagination. Its materials range from the stark, economical drama of medieval Icelandic writing to explanatory retellings shaped for modern readers, illuminating warfare, kinship, law, exploration, kingship, and the unstable traffic ... Read more

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  • The Story of Norsemen

    Myths, Sagas, Eddic Verse, and Heroic Legends of the Viking North

    by Allen Mawer, Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    The Story of Norsemen gathers saga narrative, medieval historiography, mythic tradition, and modern historical interpretation into a capacious portrait of the Scandinavian world. Its materials range from accounts of voyages, settlement, kinship, and conflict to reflections on language, place-names, belief, and kingship. Heroic episodes and Icelandic prose histories stand beside explanatory ... Read more

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  • Norse Legends

    Enriched edition.

    by Snorri Sturluson, Anonymous, Logan Faraday8 ...
    Translated by W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe0, W.G. Collingwood1, J. Stefansson2, F. York Powell3, Edmund Head4, Arthur Middleton Reeves5, Samuel Laing6 ...
    Norse Legends is a masterful anthology that taps into the profound depths of Norse mythology and sagas, curated to illuminate the duality of ancient heroism and morality. Through a spectrum of literary styles, from Snorri Sturluson's structured prose to the poignant verse attributed to Anonymous skalds, this collection harmonizes a rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped iconic Viking lore. ... Read more

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Epic Norse Mythology and Viking Sagas: Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Myths from Ancient Scandinavia

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas offers an exhilarating foray into the mythic and historical terrain of medieval Scandinavia, encapsulating the vivid dynamism and profound narrative depth of Norse literary tradition. This volume encompasses a varied range of styles from legendary to historical sagas, each contributing its own voice to the rich tapestry of Norse lore. Through a tapestry of battles, ... Read more

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  • The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads

    by Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    'The Essence of Viking Mythology: Norse Eddas, Sagas & Ballads' captures the sweeping grandeur of ancient Norse culture, distilled into a single, powerful collection. This anthology spans versatile literary forms from the poetic to the epic, assembling works that reflect the vast spectrum of Norse life, gods, and mortal destinies. Within its covers lie classic compositions, ranging from the mythic ... Read more

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  • Norse Legends

    Journey into Myth: Tales of Norse Heroes, Gods, and Betrayal

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves ...
    Norse Legends is an illuminating anthology that intricately weaves together the rich tapestry of Nordic mythology through a compendium of captivating tales and epic sagas. The collection spans a diverse literary landscape, from poignant folklore to epic mythological sagas, capturing the quintessence of the Norse cultural and literary milieu. With tales of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures, the ... Read more

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  • The Collected Norse Sagas

    Enriched edition.

    by Anonymous, Snorri Sturluson, Aria Caldwell8 ...
    Translated by William Morris, John Sephton, Samuel Laing, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, Eirikr Magnusson, George Webbe0, W.G. Collingwood1, J. Stefansson2, F. York Powell3, Edmund Head4, Arthur Middleton Reeves5 ...
    The Collected Norse Sagas captures the sweeping breadth and captivating depth of Norse mythology and legend. This anthology delves into themes of heroism, destiny, and the interplay between humanity and the divine, capturing the essence of a fantastical world filled with gods, giants, and legendary sea voyages. Spanning varied literary styles, from the heroic epic to poignant elegies, the ... Read more

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  • The Vikings: History, Mythology & Literature

    by Allen Mawer, Saemund Sigfusson, Snorri Sturluson, Sturla Þórðarson, Conrad Hjalmar Nordby, Hélène Adeline Guerber, Nora Kershaw, Anonymous ...
    Translated by Benjamin Thorpe, I.A. Blackwell, W. C. Green, Muriel A.C. Press, John Coles, G. W. DaSent, William Morris, Eirikr Magnusson, John Sephton, George Webbe, W.G. Collingwood, J. Stefansson, F. York Powell, Edmund Head, Arthur Middleton Reeves, Samuel Laing, James Johnstone ...
    The Vikings: History, Mythology & Literature is an eclectic anthology that adeptly weaves together a tapestry of historical analysis, mythological narratives, and literary critiques related to the enigmatic world of the Vikings. The collection showcases a broad range of literary styles from poetic Eddas to rigorous scholarly interpretations, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of Norse ... Read more

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