European Paganism

<p><em>European Paganism</em> provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of ancient pagan religions throughout the European continent.</p><p>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:</p><ul> <li>a 'timelines' chart to aid with chronology</li> <li>many quotations from ancient and modern sources translated from the original language where necessary to make them accessible</li> <li>a comprehensive bibliography and guide to further reading</li> </ul>