Teutonic Mythology (Cambridge Library Collection – Anthropology) (Volume 3) ISBN-13: 9781108047067

ISBN-13: 9781108047067

Binding: Paperback

Author: Grimm, Jacob

Details: The linguist and philologist Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) is best remembered as co-editor, with his brother Wilhelm, of Grimms Fairy Tales, though their great Deutsches Wörterbuch remains an influential etymological reference work. Grimms exhaustive study in comparative mythology and religion, Deutsche Mythologie, was first published in German in 1835: this English translation, published between 1880 and 1888, is of the posthumous fourth German edition of 1875. Drawing on his broad knowledge of language and world mythology, Grimm outlines a wide variety of themes in Germanic folklore (such as time, creation, destiny and the soul), comparing them to classical and oriental tales as well as charting the influence of Christianity on legends and on Pagan religion. Volume 3 focuses on the pre-Christian view of evil, and the concept of the devil. Erudite and full of detailed insight, this is a resource for scholars of mythology, religion and German cultural history.

Release Date: 26-04-2012

Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English, German

Part Number: black & white illustrations

Edition: 1

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Number Of Pages: 442