Essays about: "Old Norse mythology"

Found 3 essays containing the words Old Norse mythology.

  1. 1. Hanging by a thread : A metaphorical analysis of Viking Age tapestries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Simone Liw de Bernardi; [2023]
    Keywords : Viking Age; conceptual metaphor; metaphorical approach; textiles; tapestries; Oseberg; Vestfold; Rolvsøy; Østfold; Överhogdal; Jämtland; ship burial; chamber grave; Viking Age art; Old Norse mythology; Vikingatid; konseptuell metafor; textil; Oseberg; Rolvsøy; Överhogdal; båtgrav; krammargrav; vikingatida konst; fornnordisk mytologi;

    Abstract : Viking Age tapestries are rare, with only a few examples known. Previous interpretations of figurative depictions from the Viking Age have mainly focused on what mythical or legendary gods and heroes these images might depict. READ MORE

  3. 2. In search of History and Tradition : A study on the historical potential and passage of tradition in the Romanian colind and desc�ntec with comparisons to Eddic Poems case studies

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Religionsvetenskap

    Author : Robert-Cătălin Barbu; [2020]
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    Abstract : The present thesis aims at identifying the historical and traditional potential within two elements of Romanian folklore, namely colind and desc�ntec. Analysis of the text and narrative of these phenomena shows their high potential in preserving cults, celebrations, myths and practices that pre-date the arrival of Christianity within Romanian lands. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Image of the Enemy - An Issue of Race and Class in the Works of J. R. R. Tolkien.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Ainur Elmgren; [2002]
    Keywords : Othering; the Other; enemy images; fantasy; fantastic literature; race; mythology; Anglo-Saxonism; intellectuals; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : The Lord of the Rings has been denounced as carrying a black-and-white fairytale moral, with forces of Good (light, freedom, beauty) fighting Forces of Evil (darkness, tyranny, ugliness) Many writers argue that the battle between the forces of Good and Evil is a reflection of Tolkien's strong Christian beliefs. Others see in the battle between Light and Darkness a reflection of the never-ending struggle between order and chaos in old Norse mythology. READ MORE