Anglo-Saxon paganism / David Wilson.
Anglo-Saxon paganism / David Wilson.
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Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge, 1992.
Date
1992.
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N293.09362/1
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Language
English
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Physical content
xiii, 197 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Contents
1.The Place-Name Evidence--2.Written Evidence--3. Archaeological Evidence 1:Temples & Shrines--4. Archaeological Evidence 2:Inhumation Rites. Double or multiple burials. 'Live' burials. Prone burials. Correlations between burial mode, grave goods, gender & age. Decapitation. Gender anomalies. Grave...
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Publisher
London ; New York : Routledge, 1992.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
1992.
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Summary
This book draws together the varied evidence for the pagan religion of the early Saxons & interprets this evidence.The comprehensive investigation which David Wilson presents has long been needed, since the subject thus far has only been treated in a limited way in articles & occasional chapters in books dealing generally with the period.
Anglo-Saxon Paganism should appeal to all students & teachers of the history, archaeology & religion of the Anglo-Saxon period. It addresses in a fresh way many of the problems associated with the Dark Age....
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Anglo-Saxon paganism / David Wilson.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-189) and index.
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N293.09362/1
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74VK6G6NoLqA
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK6G6NoLqA
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ISBN
0415018978 (hard)
9780415018975 (hard)
DDC
293.09362/1
MMS ID
991020958429702626
