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Beschreibung
Originally published in 1899, this concise book provides a series of essays on the Ancient Germanic cult of Woden. The text focuses on the characteristics and rites associated with the cult, as opposed to the more frequently discussed mythology associated with Woden. Questions are posed regarding the organisational structure of the cult and the places in which it was practiced. An authorial introduction and extensive textual notes are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Germanic paganism and pre-Christian religion.
Originally published in 1899, this concise book provides a series of essays on the Ancient Germanic cult of Woden. The text focuses on the characteristics and rites associated with the cult, as opposed to the more frequently discussed mythology associated with Woden. Questions are posed regarding the organisational structure of the cult and the places in which it was practiced. An authorial introduction and extensive textual notes are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Germanic paganism and pre-Christian religion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction; 1. The cult of Othin in the North; 2. Traces of the cult of Woden on the Continent and in Britain; 3. The introduction of the cult into the North; Note 1. The name of the God; Note 2. The story of Starkaor; Note 3. The interpretation of Havamil 138f.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Religion: Nichtchristliche Religionen
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781107677197
ISBN-10: 110767719X
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Chadwick, H. M.
Hersteller: Cambridge University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 203 x 127 x 5 mm
Von/Mit: H. M. Chadwick
Erscheinungsdatum: 04.01.2013
Gewicht: 0,111 kg
Artikel-ID: 106036682