Surveys the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scandinavian and Germanic peoples. Provides an introduction to this subject; giving basic outlines to the sagas and stories; and helps identify the charachter traits of not only the well known but also the lesser gods of the age.
#35788 in Books Blanche Wiesen Cook 1993-03-01 1993-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.39 x 1.30 x 5.51l; 1.35 #File Name: 0140094601632 pagesVolume I 1884-1933
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