Viking Myths and Rituals on the Isle of Man
Author: Leszek Gardeła and Carolyne Larrington
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Description: Viking Myths and Rituals on the Isle of Man, this paper analyzes the cultural fusion between the Scandinavian lands and the existing Christian and Celtic culture on the Isle of Man, examining the language, myths, social organization, artistic traditions and archaeological sites associated with the Viking heritage on the island.
Pages: 42
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