Parts Of The Body In Older Germanic And Scandinavian (1915) - Torild Washington Arnoldson - Bog

""Parts of the Body in Older Germanic and Scandinavian"" is a scholarly work by Torild Washington Arnoldson, first published in 1915. The book explores the vocabulary and usage of body parts in the Old Germanic and Scandinavian languages, including Old Norse, Old English, and Gothic. Arnoldson provides a detailed analysis of the words and phrases used to describe various body parts, such as the head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, and feet. She examines the origins and meanings of these words, as well as their usage in literature, poetry, and everyday speech.The book also delves into the cultural and social significance of body parts in these ancient cultures. Arnoldson explores the symbolism and metaphors associated with different body parts, as well as their role in religious and mythological beliefs.Overall, ""Parts of the Body in Older Germanic and Scandinavian"" offers a fascinating insight into the language and culture of these ancient societies, and is a valuable resource for scholars of linguistics, literature, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.