European Paganism

<em>European Paganism</em> provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent.<br>Before there where Christians the peoples of Europe were pagans. Were they bloodthirsty savages hanging human offerings from trees? Were they happy ecologists valuing the unpolluted rivers and mountains? In <em>European Paganism</em> Ken Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes: <br>* a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronology<br>* many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary to make them accessible<br>* a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading.<br>