Essays about: "Germanic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the word Germanic.

  1. 1. Translation Strategies for Chinese Mythology in Video Games : Comparing Effectiveness of Different Strategies by Meaning and Theme

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för lingvistik och filologi

    Author : Oscar Lindeborg; [2023]
    Keywords : Chinese translation; Chinese localization; Translation strategy; Chinese mythology; Chinese video games; Video games; Amazing Cultivation Simulator;

    Abstract : In this essay I will examine selected words from the video game Amazing Cultivation Simulator by GSQ Games. Amazing Cultivation Simulator is a video game developed in China and contains heavy themes of Chinese Fantasy. READ MORE

  3. 2. Coins, glass shards and other means of payment - A comparative study of Scandinavian Charon object burials using R. Dawkins’ meme theory

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Markus Ahlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Charon’s fee; Obolus; Roman Iron Age; Migration Period; Elite Burial; Mercenary; Meme; Engbjerg; Himlingøje; Högom; Kälder; Hol; Gile; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis’ topic is to investigate the evolutionary dispersal of the Charon’s fee or Obolus rite outside the Roman provinces in Northern Europe, with a specific focus on Roman Iron Age and Migration Period Scandinavia. The aim of this study is therefore to add further understanding to the spread of Roman cultural influences outside the imperial borders and what made Roman material and ideological culture so attractive to the Germanic and Scandinavian Iron Age peoples. READ MORE

  4. 3. "Thor Drives a Tesla" : Ritual and Sacred Space in Swedish Heathenism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Mathilda Lönn; [2023]
    Keywords : paganism; heathenism; ritual; space; nature; disenchantment;

    Abstract : Heathenism is a branch of Paganism based on Germanic mythology, whose diverse spiritual beliefs are united by a common sacrificial ritual called blot. The Swedish Heathen organization The Swedish Forn Sed Assembly [Samfundet Forn Sed Sverige] is a self-described nature religion, who see nature as sacred and whose public blot ceremonies are held outside in order to commune with the gods. READ MORE

  5. 4. The spread of Runes through Europe : The history of Runes from 1 – 600 AD

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier

    Author : Fredrik Sjöberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Runes; Northern Europe; Gaul; Frisian; Rhine; The spread of Runes; Scandinavia; Migration theory; Trading theory;

    Abstract : The Runic scripture is very unique and complicated and has evolved for over centuries and resulted in unique Runic variants such as Gothic Runes, Anglo-Frisian and more. But where did Runes come from and how did they spread throughout Europe is what this paper will attempt to answer by going over multiple Runic objects as well as different historical literatures and databases in order to establish potential routes for which Runes could have spread through. READ MORE

  6. 5. We Are Very Similar, yet We Are Very Different: J.R.R Tolkien´s Éowyn of Rohan´s Vergilian Origins and Her Search for Meaning

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Cathérina Kubresli; [2022-09-29]
    Keywords : Éowyn; Tolkien; Dido; Virgil; Aragorn; Aeneas; fate; epic society; psychology; self-recognition;

    Abstract : Abstract: Through the years, many characters in The Lord of the Rings have been analysed in different ways. Éowyn is no exception. Her character has often been associated with the shield-maidens and Valkyries existing in Nordic Germanic and Anglo-Saxon literatures. This essay, however, breaks with this tradition. READ MORE