The Religion of Ancient ScandinaviaCraigie, William A. (William Alexander), Sir
History
The Religion of Ancient Scandinavia
Craigie, William A. (William Alexander), Sir
Mythology, Norse
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Printed by T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty at the
Edinburgh University Press.
FOOTNOTES
[1] Based upon the Latin discourse _De correctione rusticorum_, by
Martin of Bracara, who died in 580.
[2] This discrepancy between the Roman and Scandinavian myths is also
noticed by Saxo Grammaticus.
[3] Compare the vow of Hallfred and his companions mentioned on p. 19.
[4] In the ceremony of entering into 'foster-brotherhood,' each person
swore to avenge the other, 'and named all the gods as witnesses.'
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES
Page ii, period added (JUDAISM.)
Page 19, "Hjalfi" changed to "Hjalti" (verse by Hjalti Skeggjason)
Page 65, "_hofgoði_" changed to "_hof-goði_" (also _hof-goði_)
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