The Heroic Legends Of Denmark

By Axel Olrik and Olrik Axel

Book Overview

The Heroic Legends of Denmark is a collection of traditional Danish folktales and legends compiled and edited by Axel Olrik. These stories are deeply rooted in Danish history and mythology and are filled with heroic deeds, battles, and supernatural beings. The book includes stories about famous Danish heroes such as Beowulf, Sigurd, and Thor, as well as lesser-known figures like Hrolf Kraki and Helgi Hundingsbane. The tales are presented in a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Denmark. The Heroic Legends of Denmark is a must-read for anyone interested in Scandinavian folklore or mythology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430458453
• ISBN13: 9781430458456
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"