Encyclopedia Of Norse And Germanic Folklore, My... May 2026

: Lecouteux explicitly addresses and dispels false beliefs derived from the Nazi hijacking of Germanic mythology and its later suppression by Christianity. Major Topics Covered

: Beyond official religious pantheons, the book examines evolving folk beliefs and representations passed down through oral and written traditions. Encyclopedia of Norse and Germanic Folklore, My...

The by Claude Lecouteux is a 352-page comprehensive reference guide published by Inner Traditions. It explores the deities, rituals, and magical beings of the Germanic regions of Europe, including Scandinavia, Iceland, Germany, Austria, and England. Core Content and Structure : Lecouteux explicitly addresses and dispels false beliefs

: 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 . It explores the deities, rituals, and magical beings

: 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.