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Scandinavian Folk Belief and Legend by Reimund Kvideland

Scandinavian Folk Belief and Legend

Reimund Kvideland

University of Minnesota Press · Print & ebook · February 11, 1991

A Folklore pick for readers exploring Scandinavian Folk Belief and Legend.

Folklore & MythologyScandinavian Literary Collections
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Who it’s for
For readers seeking bedside or fireside reading
Themes
Folk tales, Legends, Magic
Genres
Folklore & Mythology, Scandinavian Literary Collections

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About this book

An entertaining collection of over 400 folk tales of legends, stories, and magic. Translated from the original Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish, this highly acclaimed work is perfect for bedside or fireside reading.

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Folklore & Mythology63%
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Publisher categories

  • Fairy Tales & Myths
  • Scandinavian Literary Collections
Authors
Reimund Kvideland
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Published
February 11, 1991
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Folk tales · Legends · Magic
Reading lane
Fairy Tales & Myths