From Mjölnir to the Crucifix: The Means and Motives of Viking Conversion by Christian Krueger

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Title

From Mjölnir to the Crucifix: The Means and Motives of Viking Conversion by Christian Krueger

Subject

History

Description

From Mjölnir to the Crucifix examines the Vikings’ conversion from paganism to Christianity. It explores factors such as political alliances, parallels in religious texts, and similarities in lifestyles in search of motivation for this religious adoption. It further considers instances of syncretism between the two religions, cases of reverting to the old beliefs, and finally, Christianity’s effects on the Viking world.

Creator

Krueger, Christian Yvonne

Source

Senior Showcase Oral presentation

Publisher

Ripon College

Date

April 23, 2015

Rights

The author reserves all rights.

Format

pdf

Identifier

Majors: History, Studio Art
Minors: Spanish, Museum Studies
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
HIS 490 Senior Seminar: Historical Research and Writing

Files

Krueger From Mjölnir to the Crucifix Final Draft.pdf

Citation

Krueger, Christian Yvonne, “From Mjölnir to the Crucifix: The Means and Motives of Viking Conversion by Christian Krueger,” Senior Showcase Digital Collection, accessed March 28, 2024, https://rcseniorshowcase.omeka.net/items/show/21.

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