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The Religion Of Ancient Scandinavia

The Religion Of Ancient Scandinavia

Craigie, William Alexander

Hardcover

Mythology & FolkloreFiction AnthologiesScandinavian History

ISBN10: 1163427667
ISBN13: 9781163427668
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia is a comprehensive guide to the religious practices and beliefs of the people who inhabited the Scandinavian region during the pre-Christian era. Written by William Alexander Craigie, a renowned Scottish linguist and philologist, the book provides a detailed account of the mythology, cosmology, and rituals of the ancient Scandinavian religion.The book begins by exploring the origins of the Scandinavian people and their migration patterns, before delving into the various gods and goddesses that were worshipped by the ancient Scandinavians. Craigie provides a detailed description of each deity, their attributes, and their role in the overall pantheon.The book also examines the concept of fate and the afterlife in ancient Scandinavian religion, as well as the importance of sacrifice and offerings in religious rituals. Craigie also explores the role of shamans and seers in the religion, and how they communicated with the gods and goddesses.Throughout the book, Craigie draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological finds, sagas, and poems, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the religion of ancient Scandinavia. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in Norse mythology and the history of religion in Scandinavia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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