Scandinavian Folk Belief and Legend (Nordic Series)

Inside this tome of ancient lore you will find a vast sampling of common mythological and folk belief from all across the region of Scandinavia and Iceland. The subject matter varies from superstitions, magical practices, supernatural beings, and regional and national legends.
The subject matter is vast, there is only brief discussion of the historical and cultural significance of the topics and tales within, but this book would become an entire encyclopedia of Nordic folklore, if that were the case. This is the type of book which will surely spark your interest for further research into the subject.