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Product Description: [Flaps:] Over a decade in the making, Medieval Folklore offers a wide-ranging guide to the lore of the Middle Ages--from the mundane to the supernatural. Definitive and lively articles focus on the great tales and traditions of the age and includes information on daily and nightly customs and activities; religious beliefs of the pagan, Christian, Muslim, and Jew; key works of oral and written literature; traditional music and art; holidays and feasts; food and drink; and plants and animals, both real and fantastical...read more

Describes the themes, characters, rituals, and beliefs of Norse mythology.

Articles describe medieval myths and legends; customs and activities; religious beliefs of pagans, Christians, and Muslims; oral and written works; holidays; and traditional music and art. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Illustrated from the monuments of ancient Nordic art. Text by John Lindow, Art from finds of Grave 8, N. Conkle, R. Costa and others. Many enlarged details from discoveries in 1936 when boat-grave 8 at Valsgarde, in Sweden, was excavated...read more