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Getting Started with Germanic Mythology

June 19, 2020 by Joseph Hopkins in Mimisbrunnr.info Guides

Happy Midsummer, all! To mark the occasion, we’re pleased to announce our brand-new Guide to Getting Started with Germanic Mythology, providing a guide to reliable and modern tertiary, secondary, and primary sources to a complex and intricate topic.

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June 19, 2020 /Joseph Hopkins
Germanic mythology
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Getting Started with Norse Mythology

December 21, 2018 by Joseph Hopkins in Mimisbrunnr.info Guides

Looking for the best books for getting started on Norse Mythology? Need a hand navigating primary, second, and tertiary sources? Sick of people trying to sell you stuff every step of the way? Consider our recommendations!

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December 21, 2018 /Joseph Hopkins
Norse mythology
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