The Edda, Volume 2 / The Heroic Mythology of the North / Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13

Name: The Edda, Volume 2 / The Heroic Mythology of the North / Popular Studies in Mythology, Romance, and Folklore, No. 13
Author: Lucy Winifred Faraday

By Lucy Winifred Faraday

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The study surveys the heroic poetry preserved in Codex Regius and related sources, tracing the principal Germanic cycles and their parallels in Anglo-Saxon and Continental traditions. It treats the smith's tale of Völund and the swan-maidens, the composite Volsung-Sigurd narrative with its dragon-slaying, cursed hoard, and Valkyrie enclosed by a ring of fire, and connections with the Ermanric and Helgi material. Attention is given to motifs of enchantment, betrayal, and vengeance, the gradual absorption of separate traditions into the Volsung complex, and the poems' varying dates, styles, and fragmentary transmission across northern and continental branches.

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Lucy Winifred Faraday

Lucy Winifred Faraday was a scholar and writer known for her contributions to the study of mythology and folklore. She is particularly recognized for her works "The Edda, Volume 1: The Divine Mythology of the North" and "The Edda, Volume 2: The Heroic Mythology of the North," which explore the rich tapestry of Norse mythology and its cultural significance. Through her writings, Faraday aimed to make complex mythological themes accessible to a broader audience, blending academic rigor with popular appeal. Her work remains a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of mythology, romance, and folklore.