Following the Rhine from its source in the Grisons to the canals of Holland, Saintine traces the beliefs of the peoples who lived on its banks: sacred trees, household spirits, the northern gods and their confederation, and the coming of Christianity. He tells the legends in a playful, digressive manner, comparing Germanic deities with Slavic, Finnish and other gods.
A whimsical tour of Germanic myth made memorable by Doré’s illustrations. Download the free EPUB.