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Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe : Early Scandinavian and Celtic Religions by H. Davidson (1988, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSyracuse University Press
ISBN-100815624417
ISBN-139780815624417
eBay Product ID (ePID)1015896
Product Key Features
Number of Pages280 Pages
Publication NameMyths and Symbols in Pagan Europe : Early Scandinavian and Celtic Religions
LanguageEnglish
SubjectCeltic Spirituality, Comparative Religion, Folklore & Mythology, General
Publication Year1988
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
AuthorH. Davidson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN88-149135
Dewey Edition19
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal293
SynopsisMost people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient lrish tales. Yet few people realise the significance of the similarities and contrasts between the religions of the pre-Christian people of north-western Europe. The Celts and Germans and Scandinavians had much in common in their religious practices and beliefs, and this is the first serious attempt that has been made to compare them. There are striking resemblances in their ideas about battle-goddesses and protective spirits, holy places, sacrificial rituals, divination and ideas about the Other World; and Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe poses questions like: do such parallels go back to early times or are they owing to late Viking contact? Hilda Ellis Davidson has worked for many years on pre-Christian Scandinavian and Germanic religion and now compares them with the Celts from the background of previous studies, using evidence from archaeology, iconography, later literature and folklore, in a search for basic patterns which will add to our knowledge of the early peoples in Europe. Aimed at teachers and libraries but also accessible to students of history, religion and Celtic, Norse and German languages and cultures.
LC Classification NumberBL860.D37 1988
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