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Myths and Mysteries of Wayland Smith

Clive Alfred Spinage

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Description:Wayland Smith, a prehistoric chambered long barrow situated in the Berkshire Downs close to the Uffington White Horse, can trace its mythical roots back to the ancient Greeks. Examining these and later Icelandic and Anglo-Saxon lines of enquiry, Clive Spinage presents a concise history of the site and its mysticism. He describes the nature of this 4th millennium BC site and discusses its two burials, its later re-use, its rediscovery by antiquarians and 20th century investigations. Particular attention is paid to the myth of the Wayland Smith, a cruel, grim and treacherous smith who toiled at his anvil, a myth that was popularised by Sir Walter Scott in his romanceWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Myths and Mysteries of Wayland Smith. To get started finding Myths and Mysteries of Wayland Smith, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Wayland Smith, a prehistoric chambered long barrow situated in the Berkshire Downs close to the Uffington White Horse, can trace its mythical roots back to the ancient Greeks. Examining these and later Icelandic and Anglo-Saxon lines of enquiry, Clive Spinage presents a concise history of the site and its mysticism. He describes the nature of this 4th millennium BC site and discusses its two burials, its later re-use, its rediscovery by antiquarians and 20th century investigations. Particular attention is paid to the myth of the Wayland Smith, a cruel, grim and treacherous smith who toiled at his anvil, a myth that was popularised by Sir Walter Scott in his romanceWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Myths and Mysteries of Wayland Smith. To get started finding Myths and Mysteries of Wayland Smith, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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