Lecouteux Claude
Lecouteux Claude - Encyclopedia Of Norse And Germanic Folklore Mythology And Magic - Hardcover
Lecouteux Claude - Encyclopedia Of Norse And Germanic Folklore Mythology And Magic - Hardcover
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Description: The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe - - spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England - - include a broad range of mythical characters and places from Odin and Thor to berserkers and Valhalla to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia Claude Lecouteux explores the origins connections and tales behind many gods goddesses magical beings rituals folk customs and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. More than a reference to the Aesir and the Vanir pantheons this encyclopedia draws upon a wealth of well - known and rare sources such as the Poetic Edda thes aga of Ynglingar by Snorri Sturluson and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus. The author describes the worship of the elements and trees details many magical rituals and shares wild folktales from ancient Europe such as the strange adventure of Peter Schlemihl and the tale of the Cursed Huntsman. He also dispels the false beliefs that have arisen from the Nazi hijacking of Germanic mythology and from its longtime suppression by Christianity. Complete with rare illustrations and information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in English this detailed reference work represents an excellent resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their pagan pasts and restore the old religion.
Title: Encyclopedia Of Norse And Germanic Folklore Mythology And Magic
Author(s): Lecouteux Claude
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Barcode: 9781620554807
Pages: 352 Pages, 109 B&W Illustrations
Publication Date: 6/25/2016
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends
Description: The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe - - spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England - - include a broad range of mythical characters and places from Odin and Thor to berserkers and Valhalla to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia Claude Lecouteux explores the origins connections and tales behind many gods goddesses magical beings rituals folk customs and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. More than a reference to the Aesir and the Vanir pantheons this encyclopedia draws upon a wealth of well - known and rare sources such as the Poetic Edda thes aga of Ynglingar by Snorri Sturluson and The Deeds of the Danes by Saxo Grammaticus. The author describes the worship of the elements and trees details many magical rituals and shares wild folktales from ancient Europe such as the strange adventure of Peter Schlemihl and the tale of the Cursed Huntsman. He also dispels the false beliefs that have arisen from the Nazi hijacking of Germanic mythology and from its longtime suppression by Christianity. Complete with rare illustrations and information from obscure sources appearing for the first time in English this detailed reference work represents an excellent resource for scholars and those seeking to reconnect to their pagan pasts and restore the old religion.
Title: Encyclopedia Of Norse And Germanic Folklore Mythology And Magic
Author(s): Lecouteux Claude
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Barcode: 9781620554807
Pages: 352 Pages, 109 B&W Illustrations
Publication Date: 6/25/2016
Category: Folklore, Myths & Legends
