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A Dictionary of Northern Mythology,Used
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Over 1700 entries cover mythology and religion of heathen Germanic tribes: Scandinavians, Goths, Angles and Saxons, 1500 BC1000 AD.For two and a half thousand years, from 1500 BC to AD 1000, a culture as significant as the classical civilisation of the Mediterranean world settled an immense area in northern Europe that stretched from Iceland to the Black Sea.But the sources of our knowledge about these societies are relatively few, leaving the gods of the North shrouded in mystery.In compiling this dictionary Rudolf Simek has made the fullest possible use of the information available Christian accounts, Eddic lays, the Elder Edda, runic inscriptions, Roman authors (especially Tacitus), votive stones, place names and archaeological discoveries. He has adhered throughout to a broad definition of mythology which presents the beliefs of the heathen Germanic tribes in their entirety: not only tales of the gods, but beings from lower levels of belief: elves, dwarfs and giants; the beginning and end of the world; the creation of man,death and the afterlife; cult, burial customs and magic an entire history of Germanic religion.RUDOLF SIMEK is Professor of Medieval German and Scandinavian literature at the University of Bonn in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology'? A: 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' primarily covers the mythology and religion of heathen Germanic tribes, including the Scandinavians, Goths, Angles, and Saxons, spanning from 1500 BC to 1000 AD.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' is Rudolf Simek, who is a Professor of Medieval German and Scandinavian literature at the University of Bonn in Germany.
- Q: What type of sources does the book utilize for its content? A: The book utilizes a variety of sources including Christian accounts, Eddic lays, the Elder Edda, runic inscriptions, Roman authors like Tacitus, votive stones, place names, and archaeological discoveries.
- Q: How many entries are included in this dictionary? A: 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' contains over 1700 entries that detail various aspects of mythology and religion.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' published? A: The book was published on September 26, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' consists of 438 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes such as the beliefs of heathen Germanic tribes, tales of gods, beings from lower levels of belief, the creation of man, death, afterlife, and various cult and burial customs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Germanic mythology? A: Yes, 'A Dictionary of Northern Mythology' is suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with Germanic mythology, as it provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.