Arnulf Krause, The Gods and Myths of the Germanic Peoples / Book

The gods and myths of the Germanic peoples

Burial mounds, runic monuments, and, not least, works like the Edda are traces of the Germanic peoples. Their myths and sagas continue to inspire the arts to this day. However, the intricate structure of the Germanic religious system often remains hidden in the incorporation of Germanic elements into literature and art. In this volume, Arnulf Krause examines Germanic religion with all its myths and gods. He explains the Germanic worldview from creation to the end of the world and presents the hierarchies within the Germanic pantheon. Besides the most important gods, he also describes figures from lesser mythology such as dwarves, trolls, nature spirits, and elves, and illustrates the lived experience of Germanic belief through sacred sites, sacrificial practices, and burial customs.

• 254 pages
• bound with dust jacket
• Format: 12.5 x 20 cm.