European Paganism
European Paganism by Ken Dowden, published by Routledge in April 2008, offers a comprehensive overview of ancient pagan religions across Europe. This 390-page book explores the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture, addressing questions about the nature of these beliefs and practices before the rise of Christianity. Dowden examines topics such as human sacrifice, pilgrimage, lunar festivals, and tree worship, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the complexities of European paganism.
In this edition, readers will find a wealth of information, including a timelines chart to aid with chronology and numerous quotations from both ancient and modern sources, translated for accessibility. The book also features a comprehensive bibliography and a guide to further reading, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of ancient religions. The text is presented in English and is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, whether scholars or general readers seeking to deepen their understanding of this fascinating subject.
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European Paganism provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent.
Before there where Christians, the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists, valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In European Paganism Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes:
* a ‘timelines’ chart to aid with chronology
* many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary, to make them accessible
* a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading.
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