Water-Worship In Northern Europe And In Mexico

By Abram Herbert Lewis

Book Overview

Water-Worship In Northern Europe And In Mexico is a book written by Abram Herbert Lewis, which explores the cultural and religious significance of water in two distinct regions of the world - Northern Europe and Mexico. The author delves into the various rituals, myths, and beliefs associated with water in these regions, highlighting the similarities and differences between them. In the first part of the book, Lewis examines the water-worship practices of the ancient Germanic and Celtic peoples of Northern Europe. He discusses their beliefs in water deities, such as the Norse god Njord and the Irish goddess Boann, and the rituals they performed to honor and appease these gods. He also explores the role of water in Norse mythology and the importance of wells and springs in Celtic folklore.In the second part of the book, Lewis turns his attention to Mexico, where water played a similarly important role in the religious practices of the Aztecs and other indigenous peoples. He discusses the Aztec god Tlaloc, who was associated with rain and fertility, and the various water-related rituals and offerings that were made to him. He also explores the role of water in Aztec cosmology and the significance of the Aztec calendar in relation to water cycles.Throughout the book, Lewis draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and ethnographic studies, to provide a comprehensive overview of water-worship in these two regions. The book is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which water has been revered and worshipped throughout human history, and the enduring cultural significance of this precious resource.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Paganism Surviving in Christianity, by Abram Herbert Lewis. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129543.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425358934
• ISBN13: 9781425358938
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"