Ritual and Hierarchy in Old Norse Mythology

ABSTRACT: Within Old Norse mythological narratives, the presence or absence of ritual establishes hierarchy. As exemplified in death ritual, ritual orders the two major classes of mythological beings, placing the Æsir (gods) above the jǫtnar ("giants"). In addition, the practice of ritual...

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Published in:Religionsvidenskabeligt tidsskrift
Main Author: Lindow, John 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Univ. 2022
In: Religionsvidenskabeligt tidsskrift
Year: 2022, Volume: 74, Pages: 46-62
Further subjects:B Óðinn
B Myth
B Norse Mythology
B Ritual
B Sacrifice
B Þórr
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