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A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people.
A comprehensive examination of the intertwined mythology, folklore, and literary history of the little people.
Über den Autor
Claude Lecouteux is a former professor of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous books on medieval and pagan afterlife beliefs and magic, including The Book of Grimoires, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, and The Tradition of Household Spirits. He lives in Paris.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Régis Boyer
INTRODUCTION The Twists and Turns of Tradition
PART ONE
THE LITERARY TRADITIONS
1 The Medieval Belief in Pygmies and Dwarfs
2 The Dwarf in Western Literature Romance, Celtic, Germanic
3 The Legend of Aubéron From the French Huon de Bordeaux
4 The Legends of Alberîch From Norse Sagas and Germanic Tales
5 The Relatives of Aubéron From the French Bataille Loquifer
A Provisional Conclusion
PART TWO
MYTHOLOGIES AND BELIEFS
6 The Dwarfs Their Origin, Size, Names, Skills, and the Beliefs Surrounding Them
7 The Elves The Philosophy, Cultural Prospects, and Legends Surrounding Them
PART THREE
THE EVOLUTION OF BELIEFS AND SURVIVALS
8 The Demonization of Elves and Dwarfs
9 The Survivors of Pagan Legends Duses, Sprites, Kobolds, and Howlers
EPILOGUE
Once Upon a Time . . . They Existed Because We Believed
Afterword to the Second Edition
Afterword to the Fourth Edition
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
INTRODUCTION The Twists and Turns of Tradition
PART ONE
THE LITERARY TRADITIONS
1 The Medieval Belief in Pygmies and Dwarfs
2 The Dwarf in Western Literature Romance, Celtic, Germanic
3 The Legend of Aubéron From the French Huon de Bordeaux
4 The Legends of Alberîch From Norse Sagas and Germanic Tales
5 The Relatives of Aubéron From the French Bataille Loquifer
A Provisional Conclusion
PART TWO
MYTHOLOGIES AND BELIEFS
6 The Dwarfs Their Origin, Size, Names, Skills, and the Beliefs Surrounding Them
7 The Elves The Philosophy, Cultural Prospects, and Legends Surrounding Them
PART THREE
THE EVOLUTION OF BELIEFS AND SURVIVALS
8 The Demonization of Elves and Dwarfs
9 The Survivors of Pagan Legends Duses, Sprites, Kobolds, and Howlers
EPILOGUE
Once Upon a Time . . . They Existed Because We Believed
Afterword to the Second Edition
Afterword to the Fourth Edition
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2018 |
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Fachbereich: | Grenzwissenschaften |
Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
Rubrik: | Esoterik & Anthroposophie |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: | Gebunden |
ISBN-13: | 9781620557150 |
ISBN-10: | 1620557150 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Lecouteux, Claude |
Hersteller: | Inner Traditions/Bear & Company |
Maße: | 236 x 159 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Claude Lecouteux |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 23.10.2018 |
Gewicht: | 0,562 kg |
Über den Autor
Claude Lecouteux is a former professor of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous books on medieval and pagan afterlife beliefs and magic, including The Book of Grimoires, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, and The Tradition of Household Spirits. He lives in Paris.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Foreword by Régis Boyer
INTRODUCTION The Twists and Turns of Tradition
PART ONE
THE LITERARY TRADITIONS
1 The Medieval Belief in Pygmies and Dwarfs
2 The Dwarf in Western Literature Romance, Celtic, Germanic
3 The Legend of Aubéron From the French Huon de Bordeaux
4 The Legends of Alberîch From Norse Sagas and Germanic Tales
5 The Relatives of Aubéron From the French Bataille Loquifer
A Provisional Conclusion
PART TWO
MYTHOLOGIES AND BELIEFS
6 The Dwarfs Their Origin, Size, Names, Skills, and the Beliefs Surrounding Them
7 The Elves The Philosophy, Cultural Prospects, and Legends Surrounding Them
PART THREE
THE EVOLUTION OF BELIEFS AND SURVIVALS
8 The Demonization of Elves and Dwarfs
9 The Survivors of Pagan Legends Duses, Sprites, Kobolds, and Howlers
EPILOGUE
Once Upon a Time . . . They Existed Because We Believed
Afterword to the Second Edition
Afterword to the Fourth Edition
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
INTRODUCTION The Twists and Turns of Tradition
PART ONE
THE LITERARY TRADITIONS
1 The Medieval Belief in Pygmies and Dwarfs
2 The Dwarf in Western Literature Romance, Celtic, Germanic
3 The Legend of Aubéron From the French Huon de Bordeaux
4 The Legends of Alberîch From Norse Sagas and Germanic Tales
5 The Relatives of Aubéron From the French Bataille Loquifer
A Provisional Conclusion
PART TWO
MYTHOLOGIES AND BELIEFS
6 The Dwarfs Their Origin, Size, Names, Skills, and the Beliefs Surrounding Them
7 The Elves The Philosophy, Cultural Prospects, and Legends Surrounding Them
PART THREE
THE EVOLUTION OF BELIEFS AND SURVIVALS
8 The Demonization of Elves and Dwarfs
9 The Survivors of Pagan Legends Duses, Sprites, Kobolds, and Howlers
EPILOGUE
Once Upon a Time . . . They Existed Because We Believed
Afterword to the Second Edition
Afterword to the Fourth Edition
Notes
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2018 |
---|---|
Fachbereich: | Grenzwissenschaften |
Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
Rubrik: | Esoterik & Anthroposophie |
Medium: | Buch |
Inhalt: | Gebunden |
ISBN-13: | 9781620557150 |
ISBN-10: | 1620557150 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Gebunden |
Autor: | Lecouteux, Claude |
Hersteller: | Inner Traditions/Bear & Company |
Maße: | 236 x 159 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Claude Lecouteux |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 23.10.2018 |
Gewicht: | 0,562 kg |
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