Imagining the Pagan Past: Gods and Goddesses in Literature and History since the Dark Ages

by Marion Gibson

Book Overview

Imagining the Pagan Past explores stories of Britain's pagan history. These tales have been characterised by gods and fairies, folklore and magic. They have had an uncomfortable relationship with the scholarly world; often being seen as historically dubious, self-indulgent romance and, worse, encouraging tribal and nationalistic feelings or challenging church and state.

This book shows how important these stories are to the history...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415674182
• ISBN13: 9780415674188
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"