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The Cult of Othin H. M. Chadwick

The Cult of Othin By H. M. Chadwick

The Cult of Othin by H. M. Chadwick


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Originally published in 1899, this concise book provides a series of essays on the Ancient Germanic cult of Woden. The text focuses on the characteristics and rites associated with the cult, as opposed to the more frequently discussed mythology associated with Woden. An authorial introduction and extensive textual notes are also provided.

The Cult of Othin Summary

The Cult of Othin: An Essay in the Ancient Religion of the North by H. M. Chadwick

Originally published in 1899, this concise book provides a series of essays on the Ancient Germanic cult of Woden. The text focuses on the characteristics and rites associated with the cult, as opposed to the more frequently discussed mythology associated with Woden. Questions are posed regarding the organisational structure of the cult and the places in which it was practiced. An authorial introduction and extensive textual notes are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Germanic paganism and pre-Christian religion.

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The cult of Othin in the North; 2. Traces of the cult of Woden on the Continent and in Britain; 3. The introduction of the cult into the North; Note 1. The name of the God; Note 2. The story of Starkaor; Note 3. The interpretation of Havamil 138f.

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NLS9781107677197
9781107677197
110767719X
The Cult of Othin: An Essay in the Ancient Religion of the North by H. M. Chadwick
New
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2013-01-03
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