The Celtic And Scandinavian Religions

Author : J. A. MacCulloch
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781596054165

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The Celtic and Scandinavian Religions by J. A. MacCulloch Pdf

There is some evidence that certain women had priestly functions, perhaps a near relation of the gthi, and occasionally acting for him. Such a woman was called gydja and might even own a temple. The god Frey had a young priestess in his temple, regarded as his consort... -from "Scandinavia: Worship and Its Accessories" Highly readable and densely informative, this general survey of Celtic and Scandinavian mythology and its beliefs and practices, first published in 1948, remains an excellent resource. The author, a well-regarded expert on the subject, explores: .nature worship .deities and lesser supernatural beings .mythical heroes .magic and divination .creation stories .magic and morality .and more. Readers in comparative mythology and fans of Arthurian, Celtic, and epic fantasy fiction will find this book a delight. British scholar JOHN ARNOTT MACCULLOCH (1868-1950) wrote numerous books on ancient mythology, including Religion of the Ancient Celts, The Childhood of Fiction: A Study of Folk Tales and Primitive Thought, Mythology of All Races, Religion: Its Origin & Forms, and Medieval Faith and Fable.

Author : John Arnott MacCulloch
Publisher : Constable Limited
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Celts
ISBN : 0094727309

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The Celtic and Scandinavian Religions by John Arnott MacCulloch Pdf

Author : A. MacCulloch J
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 193?
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:477587252

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The Celtic and Scandinavian Religions by A. MacCulloch J Pdf

Author : H. R. Ellis Davidson
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1988-06-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0815624417

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Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe by H. R. Ellis Davidson Pdf

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.

Author : J. A. Macculoch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:959005347

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The Celtic and Scandinavian Religions by J. A. Macculoch Pdf

Author : Matthias Egeler
Publisher : Herbert Utz Verlag
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Celts
ISBN : 9783831642267

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Celtic Influences in Germanic Religion by Matthias Egeler Pdf

Author : W. A. Craigie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 0649020855

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The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia by W. A. Craigie Pdf

Author : Bernhard Maier
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0851156606

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Dictionary of Celtic Religion and Culture by Bernhard Maier Pdf

This dictionary, with more than 1000 articles, provides a comprehensive survey of all important aspects of Celtic religion and culture, covering both the prehistoric continental Celts and the later, medieval culture that found written form long after the Celts had settled in the British Isles. Articles in the dictionary also cover the interaction between Celtic and Roman civilisations, and the seminal input of medieval Celtic legend into the Arthurian tradition. The continental and insular Celtic languages, both ancient and modern, are described, and there is a full account of the Celtic deities known to us from the inscriptions and iconography of the classical world. Celtic art and agriculture, the Ossian myth, the Irish Renaissance, and the history of Celtic studies are among other areas treated in depth.

Author : J. A. MacCulloch
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547062561

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The Religion of the Ancient Celts by J. A. MacCulloch Pdf

"The Religion of the Ancient Celts" is perfect for those interested in the Celts from a historical, linguistic, mythological, or ethnological standpoint. The book's author, MacCulloch, covers his subject matter clearly and thoroughly. He adds references to such things as parallels with Greek mythology and Sumerian religion. The style of the book will satisfy the expert without mystifying or losing the attention of the amateur.

Author : Thomas Andrew DuBois
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0812217144

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Nordic Religions in the Viking Age by Thomas Andrew DuBois Pdf

Thomas DuBois unravels for the first time the history of the Nordic religions in the Viking Age. "A seminal study of Nordic religions that future scholars will not be able to avoid."—Church History

Author : Thor Templar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1571791078

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Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe by Thor Templar Pdf

Author : Anders Andrén
Publisher : Nordic Academic Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789189116818

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Old Norse Religion in Long-term Perspectives by Anders Andrén Pdf

The study of Old Norse Religion is a truly multidisciplinary and international field of research. The rituals, myths and narratives of pre-Christian Scandinavia are investigated and interpreted by archaeologists, historians, art historians, historians of religion as well as scholars of literature, onomastics and Scandinavian studies. For obvious reasons, these studies belong to the main curricula in Scandinavia but are also carried out at many other universities in Europe, the United States and Australia a fact that is evident to any reader of this book. In order to bring this broad and varied field of research together, an international conference on Old Norse religion was held in Lund in June 2004. About two hundred delegates from more than fifteen countries took part. The intention was to gather researchers to encourage and improve scholarly exchange and dialogue, and Old Norse religion in long-term perspectives presents a selection of the proceedings from that conference. The 75 contributions elucidate topics such as worldview and cosmology, ritual and religious practice, myth and memory as well as the reception and present-day use of Old Norse religion. The main editors of this volume have directed the multidisciplinary research project Roads to Midgard since 2000. The project is based at Lund University and funded by the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation.

Author : Edward Anwyl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0649368274

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Celtic Religion in Pre-Christian Times by Edward Anwyl Pdf

Author : Miranda Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135632434

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The Celtic World by Miranda Green Pdf

The Celtic World is a detailed and comprehensive study of the Celts from the first evidence of them in the archaeological and historical record to the early post-Roman period. The strength of this volume lies in its breadth - it looks at archaeology, language, literature, towns, warfare, rural life, art, religion and myth, trade and industry, political organisations, society and technology. The Celtic World draws together material from all over pagan Celtic Europe and includes contributions from British, European and American scholars. Much of the material is new research which is previously unpublished. The book addresses some important issues - Who were the ancient Celts? Can we speak of them as the first Europeans? In what form does the Celtic identity exist today and how does this relate to the ancient Celts? For anyone interested in the Celts, and for students and academics alike, The Celtic World will be a valuable resource and a fascinating read.

Author : Catharina Raudvere,Jens Peter Schjødt
Publisher : Nordic Academic Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789187121319

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More than Mythology by Catharina Raudvere,Jens Peter Schjødt Pdf

Written by distinguished scholars from multiple perspectives, this account widens the interpretative scope on religious life among the pre-Christian Scandinavian people. The religion of the Viking Age is conventionally identified through its mythology: the ambiguous character Odin, the forceful Thor, and the end of the world approaching in Ragnarök. However, pre-Christian religion consisted of so much more than mythic imagery and legends and has long lingered in folk tradition. Exploring the religion of the North through an interdisciplinary approach, the book sheds new light on a number of topics, including rituals, gender relations, social hierarchies, and interregional contacts between the Nordic tradition and the Sami and Finnish regions.