| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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The northern mythological and historical traditions,
chiefly compiled in the twelfth and three following centuries. The most remarkable are those of Lodbrok, Hervara, Vilkina, Volsunga, Blomsturvalla, Ynglinga, Olaf Tryggva-Sonar, with those of Jomsvikingia and of Knytlinga (which contain the legendary history of Norway and Denmark), those of Sturlinga and Eryrbiggia (which contain the legendary history of Iceland), the Heims-Kringla and New Edda, due to Snorro-Sturleson. | 1 |
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All these legends are short, abrupt, concise, full of bold metaphor and graphic descriptions. | 2 |
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