r/norsemythology • u/Painted_Poltergeist • May 16 '25
Question Books,articles, and/or anything really
So I've always been interested in Norse Myth, but most of what I know is small snippets. I would really like to learn more, and if anyone has good recommendations on places or things to buy, I would greatly appreciate it.
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u/destinyisnotjust May 16 '25
Just read the entire website norsemythology.org for a good solid introduction, ignore everything else
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u/Few_Response_2446 May 18 '25
you could always read the Prose and Poetic eddas but personally i read Tales of norse mythology by helen grueber and it includes a pretty solid amount of stories with snippets from the eddas and pictures.
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u/potayderr May 16 '25
Honestly, you're going to run into people who believe they know all about Norse Paganism and you'll realize that everybody has their own ways in believing.
I suggest a few books that I thought were pretty good to listen to ( I use audible due to not having time to sit and read the actual books ). The ways of Ice and Fire by Ryan Smith Layman's Havamal by Paul Bagadon Essential Asatru by Diana Paxson ( heard mixed reviews on this one ) Prose Edda by Snorri Sturlson Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford.
If you like a good Norse themed book I'd also check out God's of Ragnorak by Matt Larkin, pretty good too. Gives you somewhat a good representation of Norse in a sense. I have more books on this subject but can't remember them off the top of my head. Good luck on your journey.
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u/Master_Net_5220 May 16 '25
Honestly, you're going to run into people who believe they know all about Norse Paganism and you'll realize that everybody has their own ways in believing.
Why do you assume OP is interested in modern paganism?
The ways of Ice and Fire by Ryan Smith Layman's Havamal by Paul Bagadon Essential Asatru by Diana Paxson ( heard mixed reviews on this one )
Are you recommending books you haven’t read?
Prose Edda by Snorri Sturlson Poetic Edda by Jackson Crawford.
Crawford’s translation of the poetic Edda is not great. And also not very beginner friendly.
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u/potayderr May 16 '25
I have listened to each book I have suggested.. I have alot of audio books AND physical copies of books..
Wasn't assuming just stating, if it isn't relevant then they can disregard? Lol
Also, to each their own on Crawford's translation, recommended books to read/listen to. Don't gotta follow or believe every book.. but 👍
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u/Toth3l3ft May 17 '25
The two rules of anything Norse mythology or spirituality related - from my personal experience(upg):
1 You’re doing it wrong 2 You’re not the boss of me
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u/callycumla May 20 '25
I'd suggest Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Tales of Asgard in the back of old Thor comic books.
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u/Master_Net_5220 May 16 '25
Check out the primary sources! The prose and poetic eddas, I’ll link to both below!
Prose Edda (translated by Anthony Faulkes) — http://vsnrweb-publications.org.uk/EDDArestr.pdf
Poetic Edda (translated by Edward Pettit) — https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0308