Odin Sagas

Stephens is a collection of poems that revolve around Norse mythology and the legends of Odin the god of wisdom war and death. The book contains a total of 37 poems each of which tells a different story from Norse mythology including the creation of the world the exploits of Odin and his fellow gods and the battles between gods and giants. The poems are written in a variety of styles including epic ballads sonnets and free verse and are accompanied by detailed notes and explanations that help to contextualize each story and character. The language of the poems is rich and evocative drawing on the imagery and symbolism of Norse mythology to create a vivid and immersive world. In addition to the poems themselves Odin Sagas also includes a detailed introduction by the author in which he discusses the origins and significance of Norse mythology as well as his own personal connection to the stories and characters. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology poetry or the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.