German mythology. The gods of the ancient Germans. Grimm Ya.

The name of Jacob Grimma is well known to both adults and children. After all, Jacob is one of the famous storytellers - the Grimm brothers, but he became famous as a researcher of German culture and mythology.

The fundamental work of Jacob Grimm is still considered "fundamental and largely unsurpassed." Speaking of German paganism, Grimm shows readers little -known rites, explains their essence. Articles and chapters are devoted to the philological, historical, folkloristic and poetic aspects of the pre -Christian German religions. Sources used by the author are different in eras and geographical attribute.

the translation of the “German mythology” Jacob Grimm and the comments on it, made by Dmitry Kolchigin, were awarded the German translation prize “Merck” in the nomination scientifically -Popular literature.