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Germanic Myths: From Wodan and the Dwarves to the Wild Hunt and the Wichtel

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Germanic Myths: From Wodan and the Dwarves to the Wild Hunt and the Wichtel
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A journey into the heart of the mythological tradition of the ancient Germans. Tales of gods, epics, witches, fortune telling, nightmares, and the fate of pagan beliefs in modern German culture.

Who were the Zwerg? Did Martin Luther really believe in witches? And how did pagan beliefs, supplanted by Christianity, transform into modern German concepts?
You will understand the relationship between Germanic and Scandinavian traditions, become acquainted with the pantheon—Wodan, Donar, and Freya; discover how Lady Blizzard, Rumpelstiltskin, and other fairy tale characters are connected to the ancient gods; and much more.

The author discusses the beliefs and pantheon of the ancient Germans, drawing on local sources: the Merseburg Spells, the Nibelungenlied, Muspilli, and the works of the Brothers Grimm.
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