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100	1		_aSaintine, X.-B. _q(Xavier-Boniface), _d1798-1865
245	1	0	_aMyths of the Rhine
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2013
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2013-12-14
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Myths of the Rhine" by X.-B. Saintine is a translated account of ancient beliefs and traditions written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the mythology surrounding the Rhine River, exploring the histories of early settlers, Druids, and various deities associated with nature and human existence. Through a detailed examination of rituals, tree worship, and the intertwining of Celtic and Germanic beliefs, it paints a vivid picture of the spiritual life of those who inhabited the region." "The opening of the narrative introduces the Rhine as a pivotal figure in the development of early civilizations in Europe, highlighting the river's journey through Germany as a central route for trade and migration. It describes the region's prehistoric inhabitants—the Celts—and their belief in an array of deities governing all aspects of nature, suggesting a spiritual connection to the trees that lined the banks. The text also hints at the Druids, who played an essential role in shaping the religious practices and societal norms of the time, setting the stage for the conflicts and transformations religion endured as various cultures interacted along the Rhine's shores." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMythology, Germanic
653			_aFolklore -- Germany -- Rhine Valley
700	1		_aDoré, Gustave, _d1832-1883
700	1		_aSchele de Vere, M. _q(Maximilian), _d1820-1898
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44430
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