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Legends and Sagas
19 sections·56 books·4 subcategories
This section of sacred-texts archives the rich literature of Sagas and Legends. These are mostly (but not all) from Northern Europe, and primarily based on legendary events and people from the Middle Ages. Many of these narratives are based on archetypal stories that date even further back in time.
Subcategories The Works of William MorrisWilliam Butler YeatsThe Works of Lord DunsanyLang Fairy Books
General
3 books
The Myth of the Birth of the HeroA groundbreaking application of psychoanalysis to comparative mythology.- The Lang Fairy BooksFull text of the classic folk-lore series, written for children of all ages
- The Works of Lord DunsanyLord Dunsany paved the way for Tolkien with his delightful internally consistent fantasy worlds.
Northern European
1 book
Teutonic Myth and LegendAn able retelling of the Northern mythological cycle.
Arabian Nights
3 books- The 1001 Arabian Nights The 1001 Arabian NightsAn 'unexpurgated' version of the Arabian Nights , translated from the Arabic by the Orientalist Sir Richard Burton.
The Arabian Nights' EntertainmentsA version of the Arabian Nights suitable for Victorian children . Translated and abridged from the French version of Galland by the folklorist Andrew Lang.- 1001 Arabian NightsA full etext of the 16 volume Sir Richard Burton translation. Highly recommended. [External Site]
Baltic
2 books
The Hero of EsthoniaA extensive 'prose outline' of the Estonian national epic, the Kalevipoeg , and some Estonian folklore.- Baltic Wizards Baltic WizardsA diverse collection of Baltic folklore, retold for young readers , including lore of Finland.
Basque
1 bookCeltic
6 booksIn order to deal properly with this extensive subject, all of the Celtic texts and books now have their own page. Topics include:
- Ireland
- Wales
- Scotland
- Celtic Fairies
- General Celtic
Slavic and Eastern European
11 books
The Tale of the Armament of IgorThe first masterpiece of Russian literature, from the time of transition between Slavic Paganism and Christianity.- The Songs of the Russian People The Songs of the Russian PeopleA treasure trove of Russian and Slavic folklore, mythology and tradition. Covers pre-Christian Slavic Paganism.
Roumanian Fairy Tales and LegendsA small collection of Romanian folk tales and historical legends.
Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic SourcesAn excellent (and long out of print) collection of Slavic folktales, with hints of some very ancient lore.
- Heroic Ballads of Servia Heroic Ballads of ServiaTranslations of Serbian oral poetry.
Old Peter's Russian TalesRussian folklore retold, including tales of Baba Yaga.- Stories of Russian Folk-Life
The Man in the Panther's SkinThe Georgian National Epic.
Armenian Legends and PoemsA sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history.
England
4 booksAll of the texts and books about England also now have their own page. Topics include:
- English Folklore
- Anglo-Saxon
- Arthurian
Finland
5 booksThe Kalevala is the national saga of Finland. Pieced together (and embellished) by Elias Lönnrot from traditional storytellers in the late 19th Century, the tales which constitute the Kalevala show signs of great antiquity.
The Kalevala (English)The Finnish national epic, the wars of wizards and heroes to control a mystical artifact. This etext was the first English version of the Kalevala available on the Internet; it was scanned at sacred-texts, and is the source of the Project Gutenberg text of this book.- The Kalevala (Finnish) The Kalevala (Finnish)This etext of the Kalevala in Finnish is from the Runeberg project.
Magic Songs of the West Finns, Vol. IA treasure trove of Finnish lore.
Magic Songs of the West Finns, Vol. IIAncient Finnish charms, formulae, and prayers, used by Shamans, healers, and peasants from ancient times.- Baltic Wizards Baltic WizardsThis includes a section on Finnish folklore.
France
1 book- The Song of Roland The Song of RolandThis saga depicts a pivotal episode in the conflict between the Islamic and Christian world in the late Middle ages.
Germany
6 books
Wagner's Ring of the NiblungAn excellent translation of the librettos of operas Siegfried and Die Götterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods), with beautiful illustrations by the one of the best fairy-tale illustrators of the 19th Century.- The Nibelungenlied The NibelungenliedThe Nibelungenlied is derived from the Ancient Norse Eddas . The Nibelungenlied also supplied source material for Wagner's Ring opera cycle.
Hero Tales and Legends of the RhineLore of the Rhine valley, including the Nibelunglied saga.- Grimm's Household Tales
- Summer Legends
- The Germany of Tacitus The Germany of TacitusOne of the only ancient descriptions of the Germanic tribes . Part of The Complete works of Tacitus.
Greece
1 book
Fairy Tales of Modern GreeceModern Greek fairies and their often tragic interactions with mortals.
Iceland
3 booksAll of the texts and books about Icelandic lore now have their own page. Subjects include:
- The Eddas
- The Sagas
Italy
1 book
Orlando FuriosoItaly's most notable contribution to renaissance epic poetry.
Persia
1 book- The Shah Namah The Shah NamahThe national epic of Persia (Iran).
Portugal
1 book
The LusiadThe Portuguese national epic, the tale of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India.
Roma (Gypsy)
1 bookThe Roma people and their lore now have their own page:
Scandinavia
3 books
Popular Tales from the NorseA superb collection of Scandinavian folklore.- The Danish History The Danish HistoryThe legendary history of the Danish people.
- Heimskringla or The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway
Spain
2 books- Legends and Romances of Spain
- The Lay of the Cid The Lay of the CidThe Spanish national epic.
Legends and Sagas
19 sections·56 books·4 subcategories
This section of sacred-texts archives the rich literature of Sagas and Legends. These are mostly (but not all) from Northern Europe, and primarily based on legendary events and people from the Middle Ages. Many of these narratives are based on archetypal stories that date even further back in time.
Subcategories The Works of William MorrisWilliam Butler YeatsThe Works of Lord DunsanyLang Fairy Books
General
3 books- The Myth of the Birth of the HeroA groundbreaking application of psychoanalysis to comparative mythology.
- The Lang Fairy BooksFull text of the classic folk-lore series, written for children of all ages
- The Works of Lord DunsanyLord Dunsany paved the way for Tolkien with his delightful internally consistent fantasy worlds.
Northern European
1 book- Teutonic Myth and LegendAn able retelling of the Northern mythological cycle.
Arabian Nights
3 books- The 1001 Arabian Nights The 1001 Arabian NightsAn 'unexpurgated' version of the Arabian Nights , translated from the Arabic by the Orientalist Sir Richard Burton.
- The Arabian Nights' EntertainmentsA version of the Arabian Nights suitable for Victorian children . Translated and abridged from the French version of Galland by the folklorist Andrew Lang.
- 1001 Arabian NightsA full etext of the 16 volume Sir Richard Burton translation. Highly recommended. [External Site]
Baltic
2 books- The Hero of EsthoniaA extensive 'prose outline' of the Estonian national epic, the Kalevipoeg , and some Estonian folklore.
- Baltic Wizards Baltic WizardsA diverse collection of Baltic folklore, retold for young readers , including lore of Finland.
Basque
1 bookCeltic
6 booksIn order to deal properly with this extensive subject, all of the Celtic texts and books now have their own page. Topics include:
- Ireland
- Wales
- Scotland
- Celtic Fairies
- General Celtic
Slavic and Eastern European
11 books- The Tale of the Armament of IgorThe first masterpiece of Russian literature, from the time of transition between Slavic Paganism and Christianity.
- The Songs of the Russian People The Songs of the Russian PeopleA treasure trove of Russian and Slavic folklore, mythology and tradition. Covers pre-Christian Slavic Paganism.
- Roumanian Fairy Tales and LegendsA small collection of Romanian folk tales and historical legends.
- Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic SourcesAn excellent (and long out of print) collection of Slavic folktales, with hints of some very ancient lore.
-
- Heroic Ballads of Servia Heroic Ballads of ServiaTranslations of Serbian oral poetry.
- Old Peter's Russian TalesRussian folklore retold, including tales of Baba Yaga.
- Stories of Russian Folk-Life
-
- The Man in the Panther's SkinThe Georgian National Epic.
- Armenian Legends and PoemsA sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history.
England
4 booksAll of the texts and books about England also now have their own page. Topics include:
- English Folklore
- Anglo-Saxon
- Arthurian
Finland
5 booksThe Kalevala is the national saga of Finland. Pieced together (and embellished) by Elias Lönnrot from traditional storytellers in the late 19th Century, the tales which constitute the Kalevala show signs of great antiquity.
- The Kalevala (English)The Finnish national epic, the wars of wizards and heroes to control a mystical artifact. This etext was the first English version of the Kalevala available on the Internet; it was scanned at sacred-texts, and is the source of the Project Gutenberg text of this book.
- The Kalevala (Finnish) The Kalevala (Finnish)This etext of the Kalevala in Finnish is from the Runeberg project.
- Magic Songs of the West Finns, Vol. IA treasure trove of Finnish lore.
- Magic Songs of the West Finns, Vol. IIAncient Finnish charms, formulae, and prayers, used by Shamans, healers, and peasants from ancient times.
- Baltic Wizards Baltic WizardsThis includes a section on Finnish folklore.
France
1 book- The Song of Roland The Song of RolandThis saga depicts a pivotal episode in the conflict between the Islamic and Christian world in the late Middle ages.
Germany
6 books- Wagner's Ring of the NiblungAn excellent translation of the librettos of operas Siegfried and Die Götterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods), with beautiful illustrations by the one of the best fairy-tale illustrators of the 19th Century.
- The Nibelungenlied The NibelungenliedThe Nibelungenlied is derived from the Ancient Norse Eddas . The Nibelungenlied also supplied source material for Wagner's Ring opera cycle.
- Hero Tales and Legends of the RhineLore of the Rhine valley, including the Nibelunglied saga.
- Grimm's Household Tales
- Summer Legends
- The Germany of Tacitus The Germany of TacitusOne of the only ancient descriptions of the Germanic tribes . Part of The Complete works of Tacitus.
Greece
1 book- Fairy Tales of Modern GreeceModern Greek fairies and their often tragic interactions with mortals.
Iceland
3 booksAll of the texts and books about Icelandic lore now have their own page. Subjects include:
- The Eddas
- The Sagas
Italy
1 book- Orlando FuriosoItaly's most notable contribution to renaissance epic poetry.
Persia
1 book- The Shah Namah The Shah NamahThe national epic of Persia (Iran).
Portugal
1 book- The LusiadThe Portuguese national epic, the tale of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India.
Roma (Gypsy)
1 bookThe Roma people and their lore now have their own page:
Scandinavia
3 books- Popular Tales from the NorseA superb collection of Scandinavian folklore.
- The Danish History The Danish HistoryThe legendary history of the Danish people.
- Heimskringla or The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway
Spain
2 books- Legends and Romances of Spain
- The Lay of the Cid The Lay of the CidThe Spanish national epic.
The archive, offline Own the Wisdom of the Ages Every text in the library on a single USB drive. Read offline, cite freely, keep forever. No subscription required.
Get the drive $127.00
Legends and Sagas
19 sections·56 books·4 subcategories
This section of sacred-texts archives the rich literature of Sagas and Legends. These are mostly (but not all) from Northern Europe, and primarily based on legendary events and people from the Middle Ages. Many of these narratives are based on archetypal stories that date even further back in time.
Subcategories The Works of William MorrisWilliam Butler YeatsThe Works of Lord DunsanyLang Fairy Books
General
3 books- The Myth of the Birth of the HeroA groundbreaking application of psychoanalysis to comparative mythology.
- The Lang Fairy BooksFull text of the classic folk-lore series, written for children of all ages
- The Works of Lord DunsanyLord Dunsany paved the way for Tolkien with his delightful internally consistent fantasy worlds.
Northern European
1 book- Teutonic Myth and LegendAn able retelling of the Northern mythological cycle.
Arabian Nights
3 books- The 1001 Arabian Nights The 1001 Arabian NightsAn 'unexpurgated' version of the Arabian Nights , translated from the Arabic by the Orientalist Sir Richard Burton.
- The Arabian Nights' EntertainmentsA version of the Arabian Nights suitable for Victorian children . Translated and abridged from the French version of Galland by the folklorist Andrew Lang.
- 1001 Arabian NightsA full etext of the 16 volume Sir Richard Burton translation. Highly recommended. [External Site]
Baltic
2 books- The Hero of EsthoniaA extensive 'prose outline' of the Estonian national epic, the Kalevipoeg , and some Estonian folklore.
- Baltic Wizards Baltic WizardsA diverse collection of Baltic folklore, retold for young readers , including lore of Finland.
Basque
1 bookCeltic
6 booksIn order to deal properly with this extensive subject, all of the Celtic texts and books now have their own page. Topics include:
- Ireland
- Wales
- Scotland
- Celtic Fairies
- General Celtic
Slavic and Eastern European
11 books- The Tale of the Armament of IgorThe first masterpiece of Russian literature, from the time of transition between Slavic Paganism and Christianity.
- The Songs of the Russian People The Songs of the Russian PeopleA treasure trove of Russian and Slavic folklore, mythology and tradition. Covers pre-Christian Slavic Paganism.
- Roumanian Fairy Tales and LegendsA small collection of Romanian folk tales and historical legends.
- Sixty Folk-Tales from Exclusively Slavonic SourcesAn excellent (and long out of print) collection of Slavic folktales, with hints of some very ancient lore.
-
- Heroic Ballads of Servia Heroic Ballads of ServiaTranslations of Serbian oral poetry.
- Old Peter's Russian TalesRussian folklore retold, including tales of Baba Yaga.
- Stories of Russian Folk-Life
-
- The Man in the Panther's SkinThe Georgian National Epic.
- Armenian Legends and PoemsA sampler of Armenian literature, legends and history.
England
4 booksAll of the texts and books about England also now have their own page. Topics include:
- English Folklore
- Anglo-Saxon
- Arthurian
Finland
5 booksThe Kalevala is the national saga of Finland. Pieced together (and embellished) by Elias Lönnrot from traditional storytellers in the late 19th Century, the tales which constitute the Kalevala show signs of great antiquity.
- The Kalevala (English)The Finnish national epic, the wars of wizards and heroes to control a mystical artifact. This etext was the first English version of the Kalevala available on the Internet; it was scanned at sacred-texts, and is the source of the Project Gutenberg text of this book.
- The Kalevala (Finnish) The Kalevala (Finnish)This etext of the Kalevala in Finnish is from the Runeberg project.
- Magic Songs of the West Finns, Vol. IA treasure trove of Finnish lore.
- Magic Songs of the West Finns, Vol. IIAncient Finnish charms, formulae, and prayers, used by Shamans, healers, and peasants from ancient times.
- Baltic Wizards Baltic WizardsThis includes a section on Finnish folklore.
France
1 book- The Song of Roland The Song of RolandThis saga depicts a pivotal episode in the conflict between the Islamic and Christian world in the late Middle ages.
Germany
6 books- Wagner's Ring of the NiblungAn excellent translation of the librettos of operas Siegfried and Die Götterdammerung (Twilight of the Gods), with beautiful illustrations by the one of the best fairy-tale illustrators of the 19th Century.
- The Nibelungenlied The NibelungenliedThe Nibelungenlied is derived from the Ancient Norse Eddas . The Nibelungenlied also supplied source material for Wagner's Ring opera cycle.
- Hero Tales and Legends of the RhineLore of the Rhine valley, including the Nibelunglied saga.
- Grimm's Household Tales
- Summer Legends
- The Germany of Tacitus The Germany of TacitusOne of the only ancient descriptions of the Germanic tribes . Part of The Complete works of Tacitus.
Greece
1 book- Fairy Tales of Modern GreeceModern Greek fairies and their often tragic interactions with mortals.
Iceland
3 booksAll of the texts and books about Icelandic lore now have their own page. Subjects include:
- The Eddas
- The Sagas
Italy
1 book- Orlando FuriosoItaly's most notable contribution to renaissance epic poetry.
Persia
1 book- The Shah Namah The Shah NamahThe national epic of Persia (Iran).
Portugal
1 book- The LusiadThe Portuguese national epic, the tale of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India.
Roma (Gypsy)
1 bookThe Roma people and their lore now have their own page:
Scandinavia
3 books- Popular Tales from the NorseA superb collection of Scandinavian folklore.
- The Danish History The Danish HistoryThe legendary history of the Danish people.
- Heimskringla or The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway
Spain
2 books- Legends and Romances of Spain
- The Lay of the Cid The Lay of the CidThe Spanish national epic.