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100 1 _aSaintine, X.-B.
_q(Xavier-Boniface),
_d1798-1865
245 1 3 _aLa mythologie du Rhin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-12-29
508 _aProduced by Isabelle Kozsuch, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"La mythologie du Rhin" by X.-B. Saintine is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the ancient beliefs, practices, and peoples along the Rhine River, particularly focusing on the Celts and their interactions with nature, religion, and mythology. It examines various topics such as early colonization, the worship of trees, and the role of druids in shaping Celtic mythology. The opening of this historical account introduces readers to the early inhabitants of the Rhine region, emphasizing the river's significance as a crucial artery for trade and communication. It discusses the emergence of different tribes and their belief systems, particularly the worship of natural elements, which laid the ground for the later druidic practices. The author reflects on the cultural and linguistic connections between the ancient Celts and other civilizations, setting the stage for an exploration of the complexities and contradictions in their spiritual beliefs. The initial chapters hint at both a reverence for nature and the more questionable aspects of their rituals, preparing the reader for a deeper investigation into this fascinating mythology. (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
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56265
999 _c97096
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