Folk-lore and Legends (German) - Anonymous

By Anonymous

Release Date: 2008-12-11

Genre: Social Science

4 (18 ratings)
It shares many characteristics with Scandinavian folklore and English folklore due to their origins in a common Germanic mythology. It reflects a similar mix of influences: a pre-Christian pantheon and other beings equivalent to those of Norse mythology; magical characters (sometimes recognisably pre-Christian) associated with Christian festivals, and various regional 'character' stories.

Folk-lore and Legends (German) - Anonymous

By Anonymous

Release Date: 2008-12-11

Genre: Social Science

4 (18 ratings)
It shares many characteristics with Scandinavian folklore and English folklore due to their origins in a common Germanic mythology. It reflects a similar mix of influences: a pre-Christian pantheon and other beings equivalent to those of Norse mythology; magical characters (sometimes recognisably pre-Christian) associated with Christian festivals, and various regional 'character' stories.

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