Price, Neil

The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia

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ISBN 13:: 9781842172605
author:: Price, Neil
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Oxbow Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 28 x 21.6 centimetres
Genre:: History,History, Europe,
Condition:: New
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The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia by Neil S. Price explores the lesser-known world of Old Norse sorcery, shedding light on its meaning, practice, and practitioners. This fully-revised second edition delves into the complexities of magic in Viking society, revealing a deeply intertwined world where supernatural empowerment played a crucial role. Through a combination of archaeological and historical research, Price examines the significance of sorcery in Viking culture, including its connection to women's power, the gods, and the dead. The book also explores the Vikings' notions of the mind and soul, as well as their spiritual beliefs and practices. By uncovering the hidden aspects of Viking life, Price offers a fresh perspective on this fascinating period. This revised edition takes readers on a journey through the sights and sounds of late Iron Age Scandinavia, introducing them to the human and otherworldly inhabitants of this enigmatic world.

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