I would like to know more about Norse mythology. Of course people would say "read the Eddas", but I don't know Icelandic and I'm not going to put my time to it in the near future, and I don't want to read it translated.
So does anyone know a good book that summarize the gods, myths, etc?
>>8388399
Just listen to the myths and legends podcast episodes where he tells the stories of the Völsung saga. That should give you the plots at least. Then once you've got the flavour you can go off and read up on the deitis/heroes which most interest you.
He's also delightful to listen to.
>>8388399
start with the greeks
>>8388399
Just read a translation of the Eddas for Christ's sake. You guys and your "translations r BAD!" stuff.
>>8388446
Yep and start with the Chinese if you want to learn about the Mesoamericans.
>>8388399
>doesn't want to read os in original language.
>doesn't want to read a translation
jfc you are stupid. stop eating food that wasn't originally cultivated in your country.
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From the North
I call Thee forth
O mighty Odin
Lord of the spear
Fettered by fear
Curse all those
Who do oppose our fight
Victory is near
Victory is near
>>8388399
the last portion of Edith Hamilton's Mythology summarizes Norse mythology... but i agree with the other posters, just read edda translation