European Paganism: The realities of cult from antiquity to the Middle Ages by Ke

Description: European Paganism by Ken Dowden In European Paganism, Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspect of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice and pilgrimage to luna worship. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hunting human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? European Paganism uncovers the facts about pagan rituals and worship, presenting the observations of ancient and medieval pagans themselves and the fulminations of Christian fathers and bishops. Many of the sources sited are available in this book in translation for the first time. Ken Dowden offers a systematic and comprehensive survey and analysis of the peoples of Europe from Portugal to Russia. Among the topics covered are: * the importance of landscape for pagans and the significance of stones, trees, springs and groves * diverse pagan rituals from tree worship to human sacrifice * the significance of the priest for pagan worship * pagan gods * pagan time-reckoning, calendars and festivals Ken Dowden also provides valuable reference material, including a chronology, a guide to further reading and indices of Gods, persons and places.European Paganism presents a concise and stimulating introduction to the pagan peoples of Europe which will be useful reading for anyone interested in ancient and medieval history, religion, anthropology and spirituality. European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent. Back Cover 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. Author Biography Ken Dowden Table of Contents Chapter 01 Approaching Paganism; Chapter 02 Dividing the Landscape; Chapter 03 Focus I: Spring, Lake River; Chapter 04 Focus II: Stone and Tree; Chapter 05 Area I: Land; Chapter 06 Area II: Growth; Chapter 07 Technology: Statues, Shrines and Temples; Chapter 08 Christian Paganism; Chapter 09 Pagan Rite; Chapter 10 Pagan Time; Chapter 11 A Few Aspects of Gods; Chapter 12 Priests; Chapter 13 Cradle to Grave; Chapter 14 Unity is the Thing; Review Masterful overview ... Dowden has a winning way with words, and a gift for making the complexities of faith simple and accessible. - The IndependentThe book is a delight to read. Dowden has an attractive style, and chooses his quotations so that they illuminate the matters he is discussing. - D. Cohen, Wood and Water, No. 71European Paganism is vintage Ken Dowden and that, of course means its always challenging and informative and often very amusing. - Greece and RomeHutton shows us that paganism is a matter of interest not only for the classicst and archaeologist, but for the modern historian as well. In doing so his Triumph of the Moon proves to be a triumph of cultural history. - Owen DaviesThis is a colussus of a book. It approaches a familiar subject from fresh angles and provides a whole new perspective on European Paganism ... One of the most important books to be written on the subject - ever! - Pagan Dawn Details ISBN0415120349 Language English ISBN-10 0415120349 ISBN-13 9780415120340 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title EUROPEAN PAGANISM DOI 10.1604/9780415120340 UK Release Date 1999-10-14 AU Release Date 1999-10-14 NZ Release Date 1999-10-14 Subtitle The realities of cult from antiquity to the Middle Ages Author Ken Dowden Pages 390 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-10-14 Alternative 9780415474634 DEWEY 292.094 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134410845;

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