tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440987760281897397.post718254154520804853..comments2023-05-04T03:36:27.255-07:00Comments on Bookish Catholics: Elf Maidens and Christianity Converge, Notes on Kristin LavransdatterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14275272437317840727noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440987760281897397.post-50793754019778729852012-07-02T06:45:23.818-07:002012-07-02T06:45:23.818-07:00I just wonder if these early Christians were not m...I just wonder if these early Christians were not more open to Christianity than we are today. Their pre-Christian folklore and beliefs seems to help them relate to and accept the stories of the saints and miracles.Pie Mama’s https://www.blogger.com/profile/06381104466801010322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440987760281897397.post-49255705166543905502012-06-19T13:37:00.601-07:002012-06-19T13:37:00.601-07:00I have not finished the "Wreath" yet (bu...I have not finished the "Wreath" yet (but getting close!) I always like to look at multiple perspectives when reading a book, and I wonder if the mountain people were just as frightened and "superstitious" about the Christianized people of Norway. It's all a matter of perspective. I am fascinated by ancient civilizations and their folklore. Pre-Christianity, people found other ways to make meaning of their existence. The Church has tried to build upon those ancient traditions in so many cultures in order to make Christianity more meaningful and relatable. It is interesting to see what remains of those "beliefs" today, I think.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093178608034450446noreply@blogger.com