What we know as "Norse" mythology is probably more elaborate and systematized than the earlier pre-literate beliefs, thanks to the efforts of Snorri Sturluson, who wrote a manual on it called Skaldskaparmal , "Language of Poetry".
The messianic overtones of the Baldur myth for instance are not strongly evidenced in Britain or in Germany. Also, the major elements of the Volsung saga the dwarf's treasure, the dragon, the ring of fire seem to have been common currency. Some of the familiar myths were also widely circulated, though differing in details and characters. Religious rituals had certain clear similarites like the irminsul and cult wagons.
Last edited: Nov 1, Algolei Explorer. Click to expand Algolei said:. On the other hand, Viktor Rydberg's Teutonic Mythology available for reading on the internet proposes that Sturluson warped Norse mythology, trying to conform it to a more Christian view. Whereas the Norse tradition became in a sense "trapped" by such works as Sturlusson's Skaldskaparmal at the same time as it was replaced by Christianity, a "Germanic" tradition continued to evolve alongside the Christian one, entwining with it.
Turjan Explorer. Roman said:. Thanks everybody! Pretty much. Desdichado Adventurer. Joshua Dyal said:. For instance, and I really wish I could remember where I read this, Odin didn't really used to be that important of a god, and he certainly wasn't the "All-father" until his cult, which spread from Germany, actually, pushed him forward.
Before that, Thor was the king of the gods in the Germanic tradition. I'm not sure how much I buy that idea, but it is intriguing. Which actually happened to greater or lesser degree in many other Indo-European religions too.
In Germanic folklore, rather than combining Tyr and Thor overtly, Thor merely took on a few of Tyr's features, and Tyr faded from importance. Quite interesting, actually. Wombat First Post. Ellis Davidson has several useful books on the Norse and Germanic myths, gods, and religions -- they are probably the most accessible resources commonly available and I highly recommend them.
Umbran Mod Squad Staff member. And since it's been a really long time since I read that, and I can't seem to find the source that I read that in, you're probably right and I'm probably wrong, Umbran. As to the original question of the thread, Roman, I think you're a bit confused by the terminologies, which is understandable.
Germanic doesn't equate to German, which is the confusing thing. It's also important to remember that they are primarily linguistic designations, though, and although culture and actual genetic makeup and such usually correspond fairly closely to linguistic entities, they don't necessarily. It's fairly easy to come up with counter examples. Install the app. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Rognvaldr19 Lt. General 82 Badges. Jul 16, 1. I've been trying to do my own research and so far they are both really, really similar, like the only difference is the pronunciations for the gods and rituals, however I saw people trying to argue for a separate paganism for the Saxons and basically I want to get an idea of how different they were to supposedly warrant their suggestions?
Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this. Thure Chartularius Hamburgensis 54 Badges. May 13, Norse Paganism had many many gods more then for Continental Germanic are sourced. There is no source for a Loki for exemple. Habba Captain 31 Badges.
Oct 5, Thure said:. Click to expand Feb 3, 1. They were still essentially the same religion. Sort of like Roman paganism vs. Greek paganism. Mar 16, That's not the "same" at all. Gurluas Colonel Badges. Jun 2, 1. DMcCool Captain 47 Badges. Asatru is the ancestral religion of the Germanic cultural system can be explained Christianity Righteous King, have three kingdoms principles are articulated particular category of subset of in.
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