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NORDIC MYTHOLOGY

FOLKLORE/MEDIEVAL/RELIGST/SCANDST 342
Course Description

Mythology, literature, ritual, traditions, medieval folklore, and religion from Nordic areas and Scandinavia.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

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