Ritual and Hierarchy in Old Norse Mythology
ABSTRACT: Within Old Norse mythological narratives, the presence or absence of ritual establishes hierarchy. As exemplified in death ritual, ritual orders the two major classes of mythological beings, placing the Æsir (gods) above the jǫtnar ("giants"). In addition, the practice of ritual...
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Language: | English |
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Univ.
2022
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Religionsvidenskabeligt tidsskrift
Year: 2022, Volume: 74, Pages: 46-62 |
Further subjects: | B
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B Myth B Norse Mythology B Ritual B Sacrifice B Þórr |
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