Maggiori informazioni sul libro
"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.
Acquisto del libro
Medieval Folklore, Carl Lindahl, John McNamara, John Lindow
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2002
- Rilegatura
- (In brossura)
Metodi di pagamento
Ancora nessuna valutazione.
- Titolo
- Medieval Folklore
- Sottotitolo
- A Guide to Myths, Legends, Tales, Beliefs, and Customs
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Carl Lindahl, John McNamara, John Lindow
- Editore
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Pubblicato
- 2002
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 608
- Serie
- Descrizione
- "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.