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What Norse Mythology Teaches Us About Attitudes to Disability in Old Scandinavian Societies

It is difficult and complex to explore the histories of individuals with disabilities without applying our modern and present attitudes. However, Serafina Coupe sees this as making the study of attitudes towards disability within Norse mythology all the more intriguing. This article therefore deeply explores Norse mythological figures within Icelandic sagas to compare presentations of disability within medieval Scandinavian cultures.
AUTHOR SERAFINA COUPE

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A Concealed History: The Great Pavement of Woodchester

After being lost for centuries, the Great Pavement was rediscovered in the village of Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Charlotte Mandefield details the story of the Roman mosaic, from the mythological origins of its visual imagery, to its modern-day problematic preservation.
AUTHOR CHARLOTTE MANDEFIELD

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The Mythology of Punkie Night

Kate Maybury discusses the mythology and local history surrounding Punkie Night. Inspired by her own links to the tradition, this article sheds a new light on the origins and stories behind Punkie Night and Halloween.
AUTHOR KATE MAYBURY