European Paganism

European Paganismprovides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continentBefore 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 European PaganismKen Dowden outlines and analyses the diverse aspects of pagan ritual and culture from human sacrifice to pilgrimage lunar festivals and tree worship. It includes* a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronolog* many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary, to make them accessibl* a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading.