The Road to Hel
- 218pages
- 8 heures de lecture
This 1943 book uses a variety of evidence from archaeology and literature concerning Norse funeral customs to reconstruct their conception of future life.
Hilda Roderick Ellis Davidson Livres
Hilda Ellis Davidson était une antiquaire et universitaire anglaise, connue pour ses écrits sur le paganisme germanique et celtique. Son travail a exploré en profondeur la mythologie, les rituels et les structures sociales des premières sociétés germaniques et celtiques. Davidson a apporté une rigueur académique méticuleuse à l'étude de ces croyances anciennes, tout en conservant un style accessible et captivant. Ses analyses continuent d'éclairer la vie spirituelle de nos ancêtres, offrant de précieuses perspectives sur les fondements de la culture européenne.
Viking & Norse mythology
- 143pages
- 6 heures de lecture
One of a series about world myths and legends, this book describes the many myths associated with the Vikings. Through an examination of archaeological artifacts, history and literature, it reveals the ancient beliefs in the old Norse gods and the legends of the Viking world.
Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe: Early Scandinavian and Celtic Religions
- 268pages
- 10 heures de lecture
Most people know of Valhalla, the World-Tree and the gods of Norse mythology, or the strange hunts and voyages of the ancient Irish tales. Yet, few people realize the significance of the similarities and contrasts between the religions of the pre-Christian people of north-western Europe. The Celts and Germans and Scandinavians had much in common in their religious practices and beliefs, and this is the first serious attempt that has been made to compare them. There are striking resemblances in their ideas about battle-goddesses and protective spirits, holy places, sacrificial rituals, divination and ideas about the Other World; and Myths and symbols in pagan Europe poses questions like: do such parallels go back to early times or are they owing to late Viking contact?
