Old Norse Mythology
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
This unique introduction emphasizes how ancient Scandinavians understood and made use of their mythological stories.
John Lindow Book order (chronological)
A professor specializing in Scandinavian medieval studies and folklore at the University of California, Berkeley. Their work delves into the rich tapestries of Norse mythology and literary traditions. They explore how these ancient stories and beliefs continue to shape modern understandings of identity and culture. Their deep knowledge offers readers a captivating glimpse into the world of legends and ancient civilizations.
Trolls ! Étude d'une mythologie
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Les trolls sont partout ! Ils trainent sur l'Internet, emplissent les pages de la littérature de fantasy, sont chassés dans un film norvégien, furent illustrés par John Bauer ou Tove Jansson... Créatures amusantes ou inquiétantes, ils hantent les livres pour enfants ou sont des poupées étranges, après avoir été confinés durant des siècles aux paysages de la Scandinavie. . Depuis leur première apparition à l'ère des Vikings et dans le folklore scandinave, jusqu'à leur statut d'icône internationale, les trolls sont un phénomène fascinant. Des Moomin aux frères Grimm, en passant par les cartoons, les romans de fantasy et les médias sociaux, l'un des miroirs les plus étranges tendus à notre société. .
"Medieval Folklore" offers a wide-ranging guide to the lore of the Middle Ages -- from the mundane to the supernatural. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great tales and traditions of the age and include information on daily and nightly customs and activities; religious beliefs of the pagan, Christian, Muslim, and Jew; key works of oral and written literature; traditional music and art; holidays and feasts; food and drink; and plants and animals, both real and fantastical. For anyone who has ever wanted a path through the tangle of Arthurian legends, or the real lowdown on St. Patrick, or the last word on wolf lore -- this is the place to look. -- From publisher's description.
Comitatus, individual and honor : studies in north Germanic institutional vocabulary
- 175 pages
- 7 hours of reading