My... — Encyclopedia Of Norse And Germanic Folklore,
: A lengthy scholarly introduction covers the historical context of the Norse and Germanic people, introduces the gods, and explains the primary sources used, such as the Poetic Edda and The Deeds of the Danes .
: The main body of the work consists of individual entries from AAGE to ZWEIESAUGER . Each entry provides a keyword, its translation or interpretation, and relevant grammatical or historical details. Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, My...
: Lecouteux explicitly addresses and dispels false beliefs derived from the Nazi hijacking of Germanic mythology and its later suppression by Christianity. Major Topics Covered : A lengthy scholarly introduction covers the historical
: Beyond official religious pantheons, the book examines evolving folk beliefs and representations passed down through oral and written traditions. introduces the gods