Course

HUM-365: Darwin, religion and science

Lectures in this course (13)

Scandinavian Mythology: Runes, Kings, and Settlements

Explores Scandinavian mythology, runes, kingship, and early settlements, shedding light on the historical context and religious practices.

Icelandic Legal System

Explores the Icelandic legal system, the role of goðar, and Germanic religious beliefs.

Christianization in Scandinavia

Examines the Christianization of Scandinavia, analyzing missions, strategies, societal changes, and opposition faced by missionaries.

The Role of Women in Pre-Christian Worship

Explores the role of women in pre-Christian worship, pagan rituals, and Norse mythology.

The Christianization of Iceland

Explores the Christianization of Iceland, from the introduction of the new religion to the struggles for ecclesiastical independence.

Odin: The Art of War

Explores Odin's role as a god of war and poetry in Norse mythology, focusing on his cunning strategies and divine attributes.

Icelandic Saints: Canonization and Miracles

Delves into the canonization of Icelandic saints, the translation of relics, and the Christianization of magic practices in the region.

Scandinavian Mythology: From Texts to Victorian Interpretations

Explores the reception and romanticization of Scandinavian mythology in 19th-century literature, focusing on Victorian interpretations and translation history.

Norse Mythology: Loki's Deception

Explores the deceptive nature of Loki in Norse mythology and the significance of hamingja, berserkir, and draugar.

Norse Mythology: Landvættir and Disablót

Explores Norse mythology, including tales of Hafr-Björn, light elves, dark elves, and the disablót ritual.

Divination and Sacred Practices

Delves into Norse mythology, exploring divination practices, community rituals, and the concept of sacred kingship.

Scandinavian Mythology: Eddic and Scaldic Poetry

Explores Scandinavian mythology through Eddic and Scaldic poetry, discussing compilation challenges and cultural parallels in ancient texts.

Scandinavian Mythology: Interpretations and Consequences

Explores interpretations of Scandinavian mythology, societal implications of myths, and the conversion to Christianity.