Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe

Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe PDF Author: H. R. Ellis Davidson
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 9780815624417
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Most 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.

A History of Pagan Europe

A History of Pagan Europe PDF Author: Prudence Jones
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136141723
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
The first comprehensive study of its kind, this fully illustrated book establishes Paganism as a persistent force in European history with a profound influence on modern thinking. From the serpent goddesses of ancient Crete to modern nature-worship and the restoration of the indigenous religions of eastern Europe, this wide-ranging book offers a rewarding new perspective of European history. In this definitive study, Prudence Jones and Nigel Pennick draw together the fragmented sources of Europe's native religions and establish the coherence and continuity of the Pagan world vision. Exploring Paganism as it developed from the ancient world through the Celtic and Germanic periods, the authors finally appraise modern Paganism and its apparent causes as well as addressing feminist spirituality, the heritage movement, nature-worship and `deep' ecology This innovative and comprehensive history of European Paganism will provide a stimulating, reliable guide to this popular dimension of religious culture for the academic and the general reader alike.

Gods and Myths of Northern Europe

Gods and Myths of Northern Europe PDF Author: H. R. Ellis Davidson
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0140136274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
Traces the origins and discusses the significance of the major Scandinavian deities.

Myth and Symbol

Myth and Symbol PDF Author: Ariel Golan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Decoration and ornament, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description

Myths, Legends, and Heroes

Myths, Legends, and Heroes PDF Author: John McKinnell
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 0802099475
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
In Myths, Legends, and Heroes, editor Daniel Anzelark has brought together scholars of Old Norse-Icelandic and Old English literature to explore the translation and transmission of Norse myth, the use of literature in society and authorial self-reflection, the place of myth in the expression of family relationships, and recurrent motifs in Northern literature. The essays in Myths, Legends, and Heroes include an examination of the theme of sibling rivalry, an analysis of Christ's unusual ride into hell as found in both Old Norse and Old English, a discussion of Beowulf's swimming prowess and an analysis of the poetry in Snorri Sturluson's Edda. A tribute to Durham University professor John McKinnell's distinguished contributions to the field, this volume offers new insights in light of linguistic and archaeological evidence and a broad range of study with regard to both chronology and methodology.

Handbook of Norse Mythology

Handbook of Norse Mythology PDF Author: John Lindow
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1576075737
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 382

Book Description
Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology. The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such as Gleipnir, the "fetter with which the wolf Fenrir was finally bound." It also includes further references about Viking and medieval Scandinavia, archaeology, etymology, the conversion of Iceland, other encyclopedias, and more.

A Pagan Testament

A Pagan Testament PDF Author: Brendan Myers
Publisher: Moon Books
ISBN: 9781846941290
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Pagans often claim that their spiritual inspiration comes not from a written scripture but from personal experience and original creativity. Yet there are many written works which constitute its testament. Some of them are thousands of years old, such as the Descent of Ishtar, and The Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Others are more recent, such as The Charge of the Goddess." "A Pagan Testament collects these original works, along with the poetry and prose that inspired the founders of the modern Pagan movement. It also includes the largest collection of circle songs and wisdom teachings ever published, which are the Pagan equivalent of the Biblical Psalms and Proverbs."--BOOK JACKET.

Gods of the Ancient Northmen

Gods of the Ancient Northmen PDF Author: Georges Dumézil
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520035072
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description

Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Rits Blog by Crimson Themes.