Anglo-Saxon paganism

New translation of ‘Beowulf’ looks to give a fresh perspective on the classic tale

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Creative works, Films, Literature, Anglo-Saxon paganism, Geats, English folklore, Anglo-Saxon literature, Beowulf, Hrothgar, Dragon, Beowa, Monster

The story of the greatest hero of the age, Beowulf is told in two parts.

Key Points: 
  • The story of the greatest hero of the age, Beowulf is told in two parts.
  • In the first, the youth Beowulf saves the kingdom of Denmark from an evil monster and the monsters mother.
  • The second part shows the hero as a king in old age fighting to protect his people from a deadly dragon.
  • The poems themes are courage, loyalty, responsibility, friendship, the interaction between Christianity and paganism, and the impermanence of earthly things.

Nuclear Physics in Search of World Artifacts: The First 3D Images of the Oldest Christian Church in Russia Were Obtained

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
Anglo-Saxon paganism, Germanic paganism, Heathen hof, Norse paganism, Temples, Theory, Religion, European culture, Articles

The preliminary conclusion of the scientists - the hypothesis of archaeologists about the use of the building as a Christian temple is most likely to be true.

Key Points: 
  • The preliminary conclusion of the scientists - the hypothesis of archaeologists about the use of the building as a Christian temple is most likely to be true.
  • If this theory is confirmed, this building is one of the oldest churches in the world.
  • The 12-meter building is almost completely hidden under the ground, only a fragment of a half-destroyed dome is visible above the surface.
  • The research lasted from May to September 2018, the first data obtained confirmed the effectiveness of the method for the study of this specific object.

Nuclear Physics in Search of World Artifacts: The First 3D Images of the Oldest Christian Church in Russia Were Obtained

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Anglo-Saxon paganism, Germanic paganism, Heathen hof, Norse paganism, Temples, Theory, Religion, European culture, Articles

The preliminary conclusion of the scientists - the hypothesis of archaeologists about the use of the building as a Christian temple is most likely to be true.

Key Points: 
  • The preliminary conclusion of the scientists - the hypothesis of archaeologists about the use of the building as a Christian temple is most likely to be true.
  • If this theory is confirmed, this building is one of the oldest churches in the world.
  • The 12-meter building is almost completely hidden under the ground, only a fragment of a half-destroyed dome is visible above the surface.
  • The research lasted from May to September 2018, the first data obtained confirmed the effectiveness of the method for the study of this specific object.