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Myths and Symbols in Pagan Europe:

Early Scandinavian and Celtic Religions
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Manchester University Press, 1988 - Celts - 268 pages
  

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User Review  - George - Goodreads

a decent anthropological study of some of the beliefs and religious practices of ancient European cultures. Read full review

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User Review  - Suzanne - Goodreads

Very detailed, scholarly info re: pagan Europe. Discusses in depth pre-Christian Scandinavian and Germanic religion and compares them w/ the Celts. Read full review

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Contents

Introduction
1
Holy places
13
Feasting and sacrifice
36
The rites of battle
69
Landspirits and ancestors
102
The Other World
161
The ruling powers
190
Conclusion
217
Bibliography
246
Index
259
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