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When Santa Was a Shaman: Ancient Origins of Santa Claus & the Christmas Tree

by Tony Van Renterghem

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ISBN13: 9781567187656
ISBN10: 156718765x
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Yes, there is a Santa Claus — and this provocative book will tell you who he really is! Travel back in time to view Santa's pagan origins — and his fascinating connections to the Horned Shaman, the Greek God Pan, the Norse god Wodan, and Robin Hood. Learn how we are influenced by this ancient myth everyday. Based on ten years of extensive research.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-173) and index.

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ISBN:
9781567187656
Subtitle:
(the ancient origins of Santa Claus & the Christmas tree )
Author:
Renterghem, Tony Van
Publisher:
Llewellyn Publications
Location:
St. Paul, MN, U.S.A. :
Subject:
Santa claus
Subject:
Shamanism
Subject:
Christmas trees
Subject:
Europe, Northern
Subject:
Europe, Northern Religion.
Subject:
Shamanism -- Europe, Northern.
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
1
Publication Date:
1995
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
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Yes
Pages:
xxi, 184 p.

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