Comitatus, individual and honor : studies in north Germanic institutional vocabulary
- 175pages
- 7 heures de lecture
John Lindow Livres
Un professeur spécialisé dans les études médiévales scandinaves et le folklore à l'Université de Californie, Berkeley. Son travail explore les riches tapisseries de la mythologie nordique et des traditions littéraires. Il examine comment ces anciennes histoires et croyances continuent de façonner la compréhension moderne de l'identité et de la culture. Sa connaissance approfondie offre aux lecteurs un aperçu captivant du monde des légendes et des civilisations anciennes.
This unique introduction emphasizes how ancient Scandinavians understood and made use of their mythological stories.
"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.
