An examination of the worship of the Old Norse gods, Freyr and Freyja, in the wider context of ancient Germanic culture.
79 months ago

It focuses on the study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Teaching and research were conducted as part of the History of Religions programme.
67 months ago

This paper reconsiders the nature of Christian conversion in Viking-Age Sweden and traditional assumptions of a centre-periphery model.
52 months ago

What do we know about Bragi, the Norse god of music? Is Bragi still worshiped in today's Norse paganism? What instrument did he play?
44 months ago

This centre is particularly dedicated to teaching and researching Esotericism, modern Theosophy, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-1891) and related currents.
78 months ago

In Norse mythology, Hliðskjálf [ˈhlið skjɑːlv, -scɑːlv] is the high seat of the god Óðinn allowing him to see into all realms.[1] In Grímnismál, Óðinn and...
45 months ago

Einar Pálsson (1925–1996) was an Icelandic writer. He was born in Reykjavík, Iceland. He is best known for his theories about the origin of the Icelandic...
157 months ago

With an area of 1.3 km2 or 320 acres, Wonderland Eurasia, which is located in Ankara, Turkey, has been advertised as the largest theme park in Europe and...
45 months ago

President Muhammadu Buhari neglects the killing of citizens by Fulani herdsmen and wide-spread hardship in Nigeria while entertaining re-election...
51 months ago

This thesis is a study of the cult of Óðinn as it seems to have evolved within the newly emerging warrior-based aristocracy of southern Scandinavia during...
88 months ago