Viktor Rydberg 
Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 2 (of 3) / Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 

’There is no doubt that the book is one of the most original and valuable contributions to the study of Teutonic Mythology that have appeared since the great work of Grimm.’ – Atheneum Viktor Rydberg (1828-1895) was an author, journalist, distinguished scholar and controversial religious dissenter. A most important Swedish writer who for many years was a significant influence on Swedish national culture, he was elected to the Swedish Academy in 1877. From 1884 – 1895 he was professor of cultural history at Stockholms Hoegskola.