European Paganism
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- Synopsis
- European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent.Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In European Paganism Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes:* a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronology* many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary, to make them accessible* a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading.
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 392 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781134810215
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780415120340, 9780415474634, 9780203011775
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 04/26/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Ken Dowden, Ken Dowden
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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