Calling People Gods : Theonyms as Bynames in Medieval Finland and Karelia

This paper explores the use of theonyms as personal names in medieval and post-medieval Finland and Karelia. The long-term continuity of the naming practice is discussed in terms local ideologies competing with the Church-authorized stance toward vernacular gods as “pagan”. Peer reviewed

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Published in:Onoma
Main Author: Frog, Mr.
Other Authors: Folklore Studies
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Language:English
Published: Peeters 2021
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