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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Nerthus (1905) by Emil Doepler depicts Nerthus, an early Germanic goddess whose name developed into Njörðr among the North Germanic peoples. Germanic mythology consists of the body of myths native to the Germanic peoples, including Norse mythology, Anglo-Saxon mythology, and Continental Germanic mythology. [1] [2] [3] It was a key element of Germanic paganism.
  2. britannica.com

    Germanic culture extended, at various times, from the Black Sea to Greenland, or even the North American continent. Germanic religion played an important role in shaping the civilization of Europe. But since the Germanic peoples of the Continent and of England were converted to Christianity in comparatively early times, it is not surprising that less is known about the gods whom they used to ...
  3. historycooperative.org

    These include Norse, Continental Germanic, and Anglo-Saxon religions, myths, and legends. When discussing Norse myths as a fragment of Germanic mythology, they are referred to as Northern or North Germanic mythology. Throughout Antiquity (8th century BCE - 5th century CE), Germanic peoples inhabited Scandinavia, Northwestern Europe, and ...
  4. britannica.com

    Germanic religion and mythology - Norse, Pagan, Gods: The story of the beginning is told, with much variation, in three poems of the Elder Edda, and a synthesis of these is given by Snorri Sturluson in his Prose Edda. Snorri adds certain details that he must have taken from sources now lost. Defective as it is, the account of the "Völuspá" appears to be the most rational description of ...
  5. mythicalencyclopedia.com

    The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, are pivotal figures in the collection and publication of German folklore. Their work, primarily through the collection Kinder- und Hausmärchen (Children's and Household Tales), has been monumental in preserving Germany's fairy tales.Their dedication has brought stories like "Cinderella," "Snow White," and "Sleeping Beauty" to global ...
  6. fluentin3months.com

    Sources of Germanic Mythology and Folklore. A traditional myth features deities because it aims to explain a social or natural occurrence (why something is), and a folktale originates from a people group and is widely distributed or popular among the common people. Both myths and folktales are spoken traditions and cultural stories.
  7. europediaries.com

    Myths,legends and folklore from Germany . First published in 2017. Updated in Aug, 2021 . Sirens, singing nymphs, imps and more - It's Mythical Monday- so let's dive into folklore! ... If you've grown up reading fairy tales by the Grimm Brothers, you are already familiar with a lot of German folklore. One such tale is set in the year ...
  8. godsandmonsters.info

    Germanic mythology, which encompasses the myths and legends of the Norse and other Germanic peoples, is distinguished by its complex pantheon of gods, rich cosmology, and the central theme of fate. Unlike many mythologies that focus on an orderly cosmos, Germanic myths often depict a universe brimming with chaos and conflict, where gods and ...
  9. germanicmythology.com

    Resources for Researchers into Germanic Mythology, Norse Mythology, and Northern European Folklore. Now Available in Print Odin's Wife: Mother Earth in Germanic Mythology ... A Distribution Map of her Legends 2004 Edward R. Haymes The Germanic Heldenlied and the Poetic Edda: Speculations on Preliterary History

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    Germanic mythology consists of the body of myths native to the Germanic peoples, including Norse mythology, Anglo-Saxon mythology, and Continental Germanic mythology. It was a key element of Germanic paganism. Wikipedia

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