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Scandinavian Myths. Viking legends about heroes and gods

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Scandinavian Myths. Viking legends about heroes and gods
39.99 €
Many people who have never thought about studying mythology may know a surprising amount about the religion of the Scandinavians, often without realizing it. One reason is the profound influence Scandinavian mythology has had on other cultures; Viking legends have survived and survived to this day, not only in the stories of the Scandinavians themselves, but also through other sources. For many centuries now, the Scandinavian gods have not been widely worshipped; the Scandinavians no longer raid the coasts of Europe; the Viking Age ended a thousand years ago.... But the influence of this mighty culture is still felt today. The values of Scandinavian religion, Scandinavian myths and legends have had a tremendous influence on Western culture. Moreover, many of the features that were admired in ancient Scandinavian society are still significant today. This richly illustrated edition focuses precisely on the features of the old Scandinavian religion and mythology supplanted by Christianity. As well as the sources of our knowledge of the Viking Age and the images and ideas "borrowed" from Scandinavian legends, which are constantly found in modern fantasy, science fiction, and popular culture in general.
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