Category «Germanic mythology»

The origins dwarves in germanic folklore and mythology

A mythology’s symbols “(whether within the tangible type of images or perhaps in the abstract type of ideas) touch and release the greatest centers of motivation, moving literate and illiterate alike, moving mobs, moving civilizations.”1 I’ve Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia, an uncommon type of dwarfism generally referred to as S.E.D. I’ve had nine surgeries because of my …

Tacitus’ germania: the mythology behind german nationalism – classical knowledge weekly

By Benjamin Welton Tacitus’ ethnographic work, Germania (98 AD), caused a significant stir one of the Renaissance’s numerous intellectuals if this was rediscovered in 15th century Italia. It is because it provided a extended good reputation for Europe’s deep divide between that which was considered Roman and “non-Roman.” In the end, back in the day …

Skyrim lore and scandinavian and norse mythology :: the elder scrolls v: skyrim general discussions

I believe there’s without doubt to state that Bethesda produced Skyrim according to Norse Mythology. Scandinavian and Germanic folklore in the religious traditions from the Norsemen throughout the Viking Age. Norsemen, and also the Germanic people share alot in tradition both modern and ancient. Everything we all experience in Skyrim in the Divines to landscapes …

Nix – water spirits in germanic mythology

Nix (singular: Neck feminine: Nixie) are spirits who live in quiet rivers and ponds in England, Germany, and Scandinavia. Their passion for water is equaled only by their passion for music, as well as their beautiful songs frequently draw listeners towards the banks of the watery homes. Characteristics Physical Description Each culture features its own …

Is grendel a combination of germanic and scandinavian mythology?

When Grendel is introduced in Beowulf, he is referred to as a completely Christianised monster: That fiend from Hell,/that harsh spirit, was known as Grendel . . . With fulsome monsters/this sorrowful man had remained some time,/Because the Shaper had condemned him/as Cain’s kinsman. (ll. 101-107) Because the Beowulf poet, probably a monk employed in a monastery (possibly in Mercia), …

Investigations into germanic mythology vol. 1

this glorious tongue which many 1000 years back stopped to vibrate. These attempts cannot, obviously, in almost any sense claim that they can reproduce a picture akin to the lost original in regards to syntax and inflections. This type of task could be as impossible regarding rebuild, based on all of the now spoken languages …