Woden

A Historical Companion

Stephen Pollington

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Uppsala Books
01 February 2024

Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; European history; Medieval history; Ancient religions & mythologies; Shamanism, paganism & druidry

All-father, warlord, runemaster, kingmaker, healer-manifold aspects, numerous stories. This book brings together the written and physical evidence for the god called Woden or ��inn (Odin) in his many guises spanning more than a thousand years. Drawing on the latest interpretations of literary evidence and recent archaeological discoveries, Pollington assembles an impressive array of data to cast a fresh light on the origins and later history of the enigmatic god of war, magic, death, and secret wisdom.

Sources discussed range from Greco-Roman works to early runic inscriptions, Lombard origin tales to conversion narratives, genealogies to charms to Eddic poems, runestones and picture stones to armor and funerary furniture. With source texts provided in their original languages and in English translations, this book serves as an invaluable guide to a dynamic religious tradition practiced across large parts of northern Europe in the Iron Age and for centuries after.

By: Stephen Pollington
Imprint: Uppsala Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 1.025kg
ISBN: 9781961361065
ISBN 10: 196136106X
Pages: 588
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Woden: A Historical Companion

'Pollington has written a rich and wonderful introduction to the sources pertaining to Woden. This bountiful book places the reader in command of a treasure-hoard of precious material.' - Rolf Bremmer, Leiden University 'Written in an engaging and accessible style, Pollington's Woden illuminates an enormous array of visual and literary sources. Readers will learn much from this wide-ranging book.' - Francis Leneghan, University of Oxford