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Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
Claude Lecouteux
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Description for Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
Hardback. A thorough reference to the many deities, magical beings, mythical places, and ancient customs of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe Num Pages: 352 pages, 109 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1DNN; HRKP5; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 184 x 237 x 29. Weight in Grams: 690.
The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe--spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England--include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia, Claude Lecouteux explores the origins, connections, and tales behind many gods, goddesses, magical beings, rituals, folk customs, and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. More than a reference to the Aesir and the Vanir pantheons, this encyclopedia draws upon a wealth of well-known and rare sources, such as the Poetic Edda, the Saga ... Read more
The legends of the Norse and Germanic regions of Europe--spanning from Germany and Austria across Scandinavia to Iceland and England--include a broad range of mythical characters and places, from Odin and Thor, to berserkers and Valhalla, to the Valkyries and Krampus. In this encyclopedia, Claude Lecouteux explores the origins, connections, and tales behind many gods, goddesses, magical beings, rituals, folk customs, and mythical places of Norse and Germanic tradition. More than a reference to the Aesir and the Vanir pantheons, this encyclopedia draws upon a wealth of well-known and rare sources, such as the Poetic Edda, the Saga ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9781620554807
SKU
V9781620554807
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-15
About Claude Lecouteux
Claude Lecouteux is a former professor of medieval literature and civilization at the Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous books on medieval and pagan afterlife beliefs and magic, including The Book of Grimoires, Dictionary of Ancient Magic Words and Spells, and The Tradition of Household Spirits. He lives in Paris.
Reviews for Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, Mythology, and Magic
For libraries with specialized collections in anthropology, folklore, and mythology.
Library Journal, Patricia D. Lothrop, May 2016
Library Journal, Patricia D. Lothrop, May 2016