The Celtic and Scandinavian Religions
Author | : J.A MacCulloch |
Publisher | : Chicago Review Press |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2005-08-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781613732298 |
ISBN-13 | : 1613732295 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Celtic and Scandinavian Religions written by J.A MacCulloch and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author compares Celtic mythology and religion with the beliefs of early Scandinavian society. Vikings and Norsemen who raided British shores ruled parts of Britain for centuries. The religion of the Scandinavians was the same as the religious beliefs and practices of their fellow Teutonic and Germanic tribes, and their chief deities and religious rituals were like those of Teutonic people anywhere.