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The Norse gods were mortal, and only through Iðunn's apples could they hope to live until Ragnarök. Image by J. Penrose, 1890. |
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There are 5 critical essays on Norse mythology.
Critical Essays on Norse mythology
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 John Arnott MacCulloch (1964)
8,945 words, approx. 30 pages
 In this excerpt, MacCulloch summarizes the Eddic creation myths and the conception of the Heavens and Earth.
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Kevin Crossley-Holland (1980)
6,382 words, approx. 21 pages
In this excerpt, Crossley-Holland describes the Norse pantheon and the primary sources for the Norse mythological tradition.
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Brian Branston (1955)
4,472 words, approx. 15 pages
In the following excerpt, Branston provides the historical context and description of the Norse people and culture, particularly in Iceland.
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Gisli Sigurdsson (1988)
3,965 words, approx. 13 pages
In the following excerpt, Sigurdsson identifies and analyzes links between Gaelic folktales and Icelandic mythology.
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