This unique introduction emphasizes how ancient Scandinavians understood and made use of their mythological stories.
John Lindow Ordine dei libri
Un professore specializzato in studi medievali scandinavi e folklore presso l'Università della California, Berkeley. Il suo lavoro si addentra nei ricchi arazzi della mitologia norrena e delle tradizioni letterarie. Esplora come queste antiche storie e credenze continuino a plasmare la comprensione moderna dell'identità e della cultura. La sua profonda conoscenza offre ai lettori uno sguardo accattivante nel mondo delle leggende e delle antiche civiltà.
- 2021
- 2002
"Medieval Folklore" offers a wide-ranging guide to the lore of the Middle Ages -- from the mundane to the supernatural. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great tales and traditions of the age and include information on daily and nightly customs and activities; religious beliefs of the pagan, Christian, Muslim, and Jew; key works of oral and written literature; traditional music and art; holidays and feasts; food and drink; and plants and animals, both real and fantastical. For anyone who has ever wanted a path through the tangle of Arthurian legends, or the real lowdown on St. Patrick, or the last word on wolf lore -- this is the place to look. -- From publisher's description.
- 1976
Comitatus, individual and honor : studies in north Germanic institutional vocabulary
- 175pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
