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Murder and vengeance among the gods: Baldr in Scandinavian mythology (FF communications) - Softcover
The death of Baldr and its aftermath comprise the central moment of Scandinavian mythology. This book attempts to make sense of that story in the context of its thirteenth century recording by paying close attention to the texts themselves rather than to hypothetical background in cult or ritual. It elucidates both the literary and probable socio-historical context, and in connection with the latter it draws special attention to the fact that Baldr's story does not end with his death but always involves acts of vengeance, thus suggesting an involvement with bloodfeud.
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- PublisherSuomalainen tiedeakatemia, Academia Scientiarum Fennica
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 9514108094
- ISBN 13 9789514108099
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages210
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Murder and Vengeance among the gods. Baldr in Scandinavian Mythology
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Book Description Condition: new. Pages: 210 Language: English. The death of Baldr and its aftermath comprise the central moment of Scandinavian mythology. This book attempts to make sense of that story in the context of its thirteenth century recording by paying close attention to the texts themselves rather than to hypothetical background in cult or ritual. It elucidates both the literary and probable socio-historical context, and in connection with the latter it draws special attention to the fact that Baldr's story does not end with his death but always involves acts of vengeance, thus suggesting an involvement with bloodfeud. Finnish Academy of Science and Letters FF Communications 262 ISBN 951-41-0808-6 ISSN 0014-5815 9789514108099. Seller Inventory # 10-1704015
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